NEW ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT - New Albany, Ohio

14.4.3 Burglary/Breaking & Entering
When dispatched to the scene of a Breaking and Entering (B & E) or burglary (or an attempt of
either), the responding officer shall:
A. Conduct a crime scene search.
B. Collect evidence from the scene, including:
1. Fingerprints
2. Tire impressions and shoe prints
3. Tool marks
4. Hair/fiber evidence
C. Photograph the crime scene (digital, and/or video).
D. Interview the victim(s) and neighbors
E. Document stolen property and obtain serial numbers, when available, for entry into NCIC.
F. Develop a method of operation
14.4.4 Robbery
When arriving at the scene of a robbery (including attempts), the first responding officer shall
secure the crime scene and assist those that are injured. In addition, the first responding officer
shall:
A. Perform a crime scene search
B. Interview victim(s) and witnesses in an attempt to:
1. Identify assailant(s), including physical and identifying features
2. Identify vehicle used, including license plate, color, make, model, etc.
3. Determine if a sketch of the assailant(s) can be made
C. Photograph and/or video the crime scene
D. Develop a method of operation
14.4.5 Homicide/Felonious Assault
All suspicious death investigations shall be considered homicides until the investigation proves
otherwise. A felonious assault that may result or is likely to result in the death of the victim shall
be investigated as a homicide. The detective or first responding officer shall follow the crime
scene search guidelines as outlined below.
A. Note the time the call came in, by whom, how, and where.
B. Note the time of arrival of the first responding officer (detective). Notes shall be obtained
from the first officer(s) on the scene.
C. A detective shall be contacted and will assume command over the crime scene.
D. An officer will remain with the victim if transported to a hospital. An officer or detective
shall accompany a victim’s body to the morgue.
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