Policy
Uniformed officers, upon completion of their initial investigation, shall close by arrest or citation all Offense/Incident Reports when the following elements are present:
- The crime is a misdemeanor; and
- All known suspects are arrested or issued citations; and
- Victims and witnesses have been interviewed; and
- There is no further investigation required.
The narrative of the Offense/Incident Report must reflect investigative findings supporting the recommended disposition and also the following:
- The full name and date of birth of the suspect.
- Charges, statute or ordinance numbers.
- Citation number, if one is issued.
Example:Case Closed – By Arrest ‑ Citation (#92‑99910)
Officer John Doe, Badge #010101
4th Precinct, Squad 410
Definitions
Refer to the Commonly Used Terms page for general definitions.
- Investigation: A structured process of gathering, examining, and evaluating facts and evidence to determine what occurred, assess compliance with laws and policies, and support appropriate actions or decisions.
- John: A person who engages in prostitution by hiring, offering to hire or agreeing to hire
another individual to engage in sexual contact.