VOLUME 6
Case Work Information
610. Single Incident Investigation Format. For practical reasons, the Detective Services Group will divide its investigation submissions between Intelligence and Incident reports where case files are concerned.
- A regular case file is called a Single Incident Investigation. It covers the majority of investigations outside of major organised or gang crime files. Found HERE
- Single Incident Investigations should be open for any investigation which extends beyond a single patrol period for an investigator. If an incident is resolved within the duty hours in which it occurs, the information and evidence may be contained within the arrest report instead.
- The single incident investigation will consist of numerous documents and submission files, including but not limited to: Intelligence and incident reports, crime scene reports, forensic lab reports and warrant affidavits.
- At least once a week, a Detective-in-Charge will review each Single Incident Investigation to ensure compliance with standards and expectations, as well as to determine if a case file requires additional action.
- A Single Incident Investigation should be marked as "cold" and closed after two weeks if no new leads are gained, all persons involved are deceased, or other general inactivity reasons.
- Naming Convention for a Single Incident Casefile is as follows - [INITIALS]-[CASENO.][DD][MM][YY] - (example: JD-00101012025) translates to Detective John Doe, Case Number 001, Case Opened 01/JAN/2025
Single Incident Investigation Explained:
- Casefile Number: [INITIALS]-[CASENO.][DD][MM][YY]
- Assigned Investigators: All Detectives Involved in the case work.
- Casefile Status: Current Status of the casefile. If the casefile requires review, tag the appropriate supervisor in the post requesting review.
- Time and Date: time and date incident took place.
- Location: Where the incident took place.
- Type of Incident: List type of crime referenced by the Los Santos Penal Code.
- Suspect: List all relevant POI files for suspects.
- Victim: List all relevant POI files for victims.
- Witness: List all relevant POI files for Witnesses.
- Exhibits: Pertinent evidentiary exhibits to the casework. Example: Crime Scene Photos, Confessions, Interrogations, Forensics, etc. If the exhibit has more information in an Intelligence/Incident Report included in the case, make sure to include reference to the proper document.
- Charges: List the charges exactly as written in the Los Santos Penal Code.
- Submissions: Link relevant incident/intelligence reports.
- Investigation Log: Link all pertinent case documents.
611. Group Investigation Format. All group investigations require permission from a Detective II or above to be filed. This permission can be given verbally or in writing, so long as it is given beforehand. The purpose of this is to double-check whether or not a group of organised criminals actually exists, and whether or not it falls under that specific unit's purview to investigate them. Found
HERE
- All group investigation topics should have their first four posts dedicated to the format. They should be posted in the exact order as they are listed below.
- Group investigations may be classed (and classified) as Major Cases. Classification at this level requires permission from the Detective Bureau Command team.
- Unlike other investigations, Group Investigations will have an assigned Senior Investigating Officer. The senior investigating officer is considered the person in charge of that investigation and will be responsible for some degree of oversight alongside regular Detective Bureau Command reviews.
- All information gathered as part of a group investigation should be posted on a group investigation case file using the regular DB formats as per this topic.
Group Investigation Explained:
- Casefile Number: [DIVISION DESK]-GIC[CASENO.][DD][MM][YY]
- Senior Investigating Officer: Investigator in charge
- Assigned Investigators: All Detectives Involved in the case work.
- Casefile Status: Current Status of the casefile. If the case file requires review, tag the appropriate supervisor in the post requesting review.
- Investigation Started: When the investigation opened
- Area of Operations: Where the group is located.
- Type of Organisation: List the type of organisation being investigated.
- Group Hierarchy: List relevant ranking hierarchy with appropriate POIs
- Group Modus Operandi: List types of crimes committed as a group
- Group Description: General introduction to the group to explain the group being investigated.
- Follow any information regarding the Group Investigation with Intelligence Reports/Incident Reports/Surveillance Reports etc.
612. Intelligence/Incident Report Format. The intelligence and incident report file format that should be used when adding any information acquired regarding a case or singular incident. There is one type of report format used for two different types of report submission. Create an intelligence report when adding information to a case, and an incident report when an event occurs, such as a shooting or an attack involving a suspect mentioned in the case. You may use the report universally to respond to any other case or POI file. The report format may be found
HERE
While filling out the intelligence or incident report, be sure to follow these guidelines:
- Create a detailed, step-by-step narrative of how the intelligence was collected or the incident occurred
- NEVER post links to images or websites in the report. Take screen captures and post those instead
- When posting evidence, always add these to spoilers with a detailed description of what is happening in the photo/video.
- Make sure to write the narrative/incident first and then add the property/person's records second.
Intelligence/Incident Report Explained:
- Intelligence/Incident Report XXX: Designate the type of report as well as the report number. There may be multiple variants per case file.
- Type of Report: Check appropriate box to designate report type.
- Time and Date: Time and date the incident/intelligence report took place
- Location: Where the incident/intelligence report took place.
- Employee Full Name: Full name of report writer.
- Department Rank: Department Rank.
- Duty Callsign: Appropriate callsign of the report writer.
- Police Report Number: If attached to a casefile - [INITIALS]-[CASENO.][DD][MM][YY] Incident/Intel Report XXX. If attached to crime report areas, Incident/Intel Report XXX
- If not attached to a case file, submit HERE in the appropriate section.
- Witnesses: Attach the names of any witnesses, including department personnel.
- Narrative: A written narrative of the events that unfolded.
- Evidence: Attach any evidence to corroborate the narrativ,e such as crime scene photos, DIVCS, criminal complaints, interviews, etc.
- Signature: Report writer's signature confirming the above is factual, true, and written in good faith.
613. Surveillance Report Format. Surveillance is a necessary tool that investigators may use to uncover information regarding casework by tracking behaviours, gathering evidence, or gathering information about possible points of criminal activity. The report format may be found
HERE
- Static Surveillance: Involves monitoring a fixed location without movement.
- Dynamic Surveillance: Involves actively tracking a target's movement and activities.
- Electronic Surveillance: Use of devices to monitor communications or gather data.
- Surveillance may only be carried out in connection with an ongoing and open case file.
- Police Officers and Detective Trainees are not allowed to conduct surveillance solo. They must be partnered.
Surveillance Report Explained:
- Surveillance Report XXX: Designate the report number. There may be multiple reports used per case file.
- Type of Report: Check appropriate box to designate report type.
- Time and Date: Time and date the incident/intelligence report took place
- Location: Where the incident/intelligence report took place.
- Employee Full Name: Full name of report writer.
- Department Rank: Department Rank.
- Duty Callsign: Appropriate callsign of the report writer.
- Police Report Number: If attached to a casefile - [INITIALS]-[CASENO.][DD][MM][YY]Surveillance Report XXX. If attached to crime report areas, Surveillance Report XXX
- Witnesses: Attach the names of any witnesses, including department personnel.
- Narrative: A written narrative of the events that unfolded.
- Evidence: Attach any evidence to corroborate the narrative, such as crime scene photos, DIVCS, criminal complaints, interviews, etc.
- Signature: Report writer's signature confirming the above is factual, true, and written in good faith.
614. Detective Bureau Information Center. The Detective Bureau Information Center is an internal database curated by members of the Los Santos Police Department's Detective Bureau and houses all files regarding persons of interest (POI), properties of interest (PROP), and the contraband offenders database (SANCON). The Detective Bureau Information Center may be found
HERE
- Persons of Interest - A collection of persons who are of interest to the Detective Bureau. They include witnesses, victims, and suspects. Effective use and management of the POI system are paramount for sharing information among the Bureau. Accompanying the POI format is the Field Interview Card, which should be filled out as appropriate. The Persons of Interest Database can be found HERE
- Properties of Interest- A collection of properties of interest to the Detective Bureau. It may include residences or businesses. There is no legal restriction on creating one. Internally, the property must be connected to an ongoing and open case file. The PROP Database can be found HERE
- SANCON- A collection of persons who are confirmed contraband traffickers. Contraband in the database is defined as a minimum weight of narcotics or a minimum possession of a firearm. The database is not to be used to log narcotics or weapons offenders. Persons entered in the database must meet the minimum criteria as laid out by the database. The SANCON database can be found HERE
- If a logged person in the DBIC is arrested, subject of an investigation or noted in any other Detective Bureau level document - their POI/SANCON entries must be updated no later than 72 hours after the incident.
- ((No information from the DBIC may be leaked regardless of corruption permissions.))
615. Case Reviews and Clearances. At least once a week, the Detective Supervisor of the relevant desk will conduct a case review. If a review is required due to time constraints, the appropriate supervisor is to be tagged inside the case file to notify them. If the case file is not reviewed within 48 hours of the notification, notify Bureau Command.
Review Types:
- Initial - After the case file is initially established and still in motion, request a review by the appropriate supervisor. The initial review should not come more than ten (10) days after the establishment of the case file. The purpose of the initial review is to establish a clear case strategy with the supervisor and receive critiques on current documentation and quality of case work.
- Mid Case - The Mid Case review is to be requested in the event the case has gone cold or further direction is required by a Detective Supervisor. If the case has no further leads, the Detective Supervisor may advise on how to approach the current established leads as well as how to approach new leads. The Mid Case Review should not come more than twenty-one (21) days after the establishment of the case file
- Final review - When the case is completed and ready for a final review and forwarding to the District Attorney's Office, the relevant Detective Supervisor should be contacted for final evaluation of the case file.
- Upon receiving a case audit, the case-carrying detective has 48 hours to acknowledge the audit and 72 hours to complete the assigned taskers.
Closure Types:
- Cleared By Arrest - Shall be indicated when a person is arrested and charged with the commission of the offence or a related felony or misdemeanour based upon the case file.
- Cleared Other - Shall be indicated when a case has progressed to a point where further action cannot be reasonably taken and all four of the following circumstances exist: The identity of the perpetrator has been definitely established, the location at which the perpetrator could be arrested is known to the Detective, there is sufficient information and evidence to support an arrest based on the offences under investigation and the reason further action cannot be taken is outside of police control.
- Cold - Shall be indicated when a case has progressed to a point where further action cannot be reasonably taken and any of the four of the following circumstances exist: The identity of the perpetrator has been not established, the location at which the perpetrator could be arrested is unknown to the Detective, there is insufficient information and evidence to support an arrest based on the offences under investigation or the reason further action cannot be taken is outside police control. May be marked cold if no new leads have been able to be established within 14 days of initial case audit.
- Forwarded to District Attorney - When a case file has been completed and all arrest warrants have been served, the case should be concluded and the investigator's final report attached. The entire case should then be forwarded to the District Attorney via the Court Liaison section for all cases listed as "No Contest, Not Guilty or Required Case."
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[indent=10][b]610. Single Incident Investigation Format.[/b] For practical reasons, the Detective Services Group will divide its investigation submissions between Intelligence and Incident reports where case files are concerned.
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A regular case file is called a Single Incident Investigation. It covers the majority of investigations outside of major organised or gang crime files. Found [url=https://lspd.gta.world/viewtopic.php?p=542463#p413675]HERE[/url]
[list]
[*] Single Incident Investigations should be open for any investigation which extends beyond a single patrol period for an investigator. If an incident is resolved within the duty hours in which it occurs, the information and evidence may be contained within the arrest report instead.
[*] The single incident investigation will consist of numerous documents and submission files, including but not limited to: Intelligence and incident reports, crime scene reports, forensic lab reports and warrant affidavits.
[*] At least once a week, a Detective-in-Charge will review each Single Incident Investigation to ensure compliance with standards and expectations, as well as to determine if a case file requires additional action.
[*] A Single Incident Investigation should be marked as "cold" and closed after [b] two weeks [/b] if no new leads are gained, all persons involved are deceased, or other general inactivity reasons.
[*]Naming Convention for a Single Incident Casefile is as follows - [INITIALS]-[CASENO.][DD][MM][YY] - (example: JD-00101012025) translates to Detective John Doe, Case Number 001, Case Opened 01/JAN/2025
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Single Incident Investigation Explained:
[list]
[*]Casefile Number: [INITIALS]-[CASENO.][DD][MM][YY]
[*]Assigned Investigators: All Detectives Involved in the case work.
[*]Casefile Status: Current Status of the casefile. If the casefile requires review, tag the appropriate supervisor in the post requesting review.
[*]Time and Date: time and date incident took place.
[*]Location: Where the incident took place.
[*]Type of Incident: List type of crime referenced by the Los Santos Penal Code.
[*]Suspect: List all relevant POI files for suspects.
[*]Victim: List all relevant POI files for victims.
[*]Witness: List all relevant POI files for Witnesses.
[*]Exhibits: Pertinent evidentiary exhibits to the casework. Example: Crime Scene Photos, Confessions, Interrogations, Forensics, etc. If the exhibit has more information in an Intelligence/Incident Report included in the case, make sure to include reference to the proper document.
[*]Charges: List the charges exactly as written in the Los Santos Penal Code.
[*]Submissions: Link relevant incident/intelligence reports.
[*]Investigation Log: Link all pertinent case documents.
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[b]611. Group Investigation Format.[/b] All group investigations require permission from a Detective II or above to be filed. This permission can be given verbally or in writing, so long as it is given beforehand. The purpose of this is to double-check whether or not a group of organised criminals actually exists, and whether or not it falls under that specific unit's purview to investigate them. Found [url=https://lspd.gta.world/viewtopic.php?p=542463#p542461]HERE[/url]
[list]
[*]All group investigation topics should have their first four posts dedicated to the format. They should be posted in the exact order as they are listed below.
[*]Group investigations may be classed (and classified) as Major Cases. Classification at this level requires permission from the Detective Bureau Command team.
[*]Unlike other investigations, Group Investigations will have an assigned Senior Investigating Officer. The senior investigating officer is considered the person in charge of that investigation and will be responsible for some degree of oversight alongside regular Detective Bureau Command reviews.
[*]All information gathered as part of a group investigation should be posted on a group investigation case file using the regular DB formats as per this topic.
[/list]
Group Investigation Explained:
[list]
[*]Casefile Number: [DIVISION DESK]-GIC[CASENO.][DD][MM][YY]
[*]Senior Investigating Officer: Investigator in charge
[*]Assigned Investigators: All Detectives Involved in the case work.
[*]Casefile Status: Current Status of the casefile. If the case file requires review, tag the appropriate supervisor in the post requesting review.
[*]Investigation Started: When the investigation opened
[*]Area of Operations: Where the group is located.
[*]Type of Organisation: List the type of organisation being investigated.
[*]Group Hierarchy: List relevant ranking hierarchy with appropriate POIs
[*]Group Modus Operandi: List types of crimes committed as a group
[*]Group Description: General introduction to the group to explain the group being investigated.
[*]Follow any information regarding the Group Investigation with Intelligence Reports/Incident Reports/Surveillance Reports etc.
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[b]612. Intelligence/Incident Report Format.[/b] The intelligence and incident report file format that should be used when adding any information acquired regarding a case or singular incident. There is one type of report format used for two different types of report submission. Create an intelligence report when adding information to a case, and an incident report when an event occurs, such as a shooting or an attack involving a suspect mentioned in the case. You may use the report universally to respond to any other case or POI file. The report format may be found [url=https://lspd.gta.world/viewtopic.php?p=542463#p542462]HERE[/url]
While filling out the intelligence or incident report, be sure to follow these guidelines:
[list]
[*]Create a detailed, step-by-step narrative of how the intelligence was collected or the incident occurred
[*]NEVER post links to images or websites in the report. Take screen captures and post those instead
[*]When posting evidence, always add these to spoilers with a detailed description of what is happening in the photo/video.
[*]Make sure to write the narrative/incident first and then add the property/person's records second.
[/list]
Intelligence/Incident Report Explained:
[list]
[*]Intelligence/Incident Report XXX: Designate the type of report as well as the report number. There may be multiple variants per case file.
[*]Type of Report: Check appropriate box to designate report type.
[*]Time and Date: Time and date the incident/intelligence report took place
[*]Location: Where the incident/intelligence report took place.
[*]Employee Full Name: Full name of report writer.
[*]Department Rank: Department Rank.
[*]Duty Callsign: Appropriate callsign of the report writer.
[*]Police Report Number: If attached to a casefile - [INITIALS]-[CASENO.][DD][MM][YY] Incident/Intel Report XXX. If attached to crime report areas, Incident/Intel Report XXX
[*]If not attached to a case file, submit [url=https://lspd.gta.world/viewforum.php?f=1658]HERE[/url] in the appropriate section.
[*]Witnesses: Attach the names of any witnesses, including department personnel.
[*]Narrative: A written narrative of the events that unfolded.
[*]Evidence: Attach any evidence to corroborate the narrativ,e such as crime scene photos, DIVCS, criminal complaints, interviews, etc.
[*]Signature: Report writer's signature confirming the above is factual, true, and written in good faith.
[/list]
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[b]613. Surveillance Report Format.[/b] Surveillance is a necessary tool that investigators may use to uncover information regarding casework by tracking behaviours, gathering evidence, or gathering information about possible points of criminal activity. The report format may be found [url=https://lspd.gta.world/viewtopic.php?p=542461#p542463]HERE[/url]
[list]
[*]Static Surveillance: Involves monitoring a fixed location without movement.
[*]Dynamic Surveillance: Involves actively tracking a target's movement and activities.
[*]Electronic Surveillance: Use of devices to monitor communications or gather data.
[*]Surveillance may only be carried out in connection with an ongoing and open case file.
[*]Police Officers and Detective Trainees are not allowed to conduct surveillance solo. They must be partnered.
[/list]
Surveillance Report Explained:
[list]
[*]Surveillance Report XXX: Designate the report number. There may be multiple reports used per case file.
[*]Type of Report: Check appropriate box to designate report type.
[*]Time and Date: Time and date the incident/intelligence report took place
[*]Location: Where the incident/intelligence report took place.
[*]Employee Full Name: Full name of report writer.
[*]Department Rank: Department Rank.
[*]Duty Callsign: Appropriate callsign of the report writer.
[*]Police Report Number: If attached to a casefile - [INITIALS]-[CASENO.][DD][MM][YY]Surveillance Report XXX. If attached to crime report areas, Surveillance Report XXX
[*]Witnesses: Attach the names of any witnesses, including department personnel.
[*]Narrative: A written narrative of the events that unfolded.
[*]Evidence: Attach any evidence to corroborate the narrative, such as crime scene photos, DIVCS, criminal complaints, interviews, etc.
[*]Signature: Report writer's signature confirming the above is factual, true, and written in good faith.
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[b]614. Detective Bureau Information Center.[/b] The Detective Bureau Information Center is an internal database curated by members of the Los Santos Police Department's Detective Bureau and houses all files regarding persons of interest (POI), properties of interest (PROP), and the contraband offenders database (SANCON). The Detective Bureau Information Center may be found [url= https://lspd.gta.world/viewforum.php?f=569]HERE[/url]
[list]
[*]Persons of Interest - A collection of persons who are of interest to the Detective Bureau. They include witnesses, victims, and suspects. Effective use and management of the POI system are paramount for sharing information among the Bureau. Accompanying the POI format is the Field Interview Card, which should be filled out as appropriate. The Persons of Interest Database can be found [url=https://lspd.gta.world/viewforum.php?f=1189]HERE[/url]
[*]Properties of Interest- A collection of properties of interest to the Detective Bureau. It may include residences or businesses. There is no legal restriction on creating one. Internally, the property must be connected to an ongoing and open case file. The PROP Database can be found [url=https://lspd.gta.world/viewtopic.php?f=1341&t=57408]HERE[/url]
[*]SANCON- A collection of persons who are confirmed contraband traffickers. Contraband in the database is defined as a minimum weight of narcotics or a minimum possession of a firearm. The database is not to be used to log narcotics or weapons offenders. Persons entered in the database must meet the minimum criteria as laid out by the database. The SANCON database can be found [url=https://lspd.gta.world/viewforum.php?f=1288]HERE[/url]
[b][*]If a logged person in the DBIC is arrested, subject of an investigation or noted in any other Detective Bureau level document - their POI/SANCON entries must be updated no later than 72 hours after the incident.[/b]
[*][b][color=#FF0000][ooc]No information from the DBIC may be leaked regardless of corruption permissions.[/ooc][/color][/b]
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[b]615. Case Reviews and Clearances.[/b] At least once a week, the Detective Supervisor of the relevant desk will conduct a case review. If a review is required due to time constraints, the appropriate supervisor is to be tagged inside the case file to notify them. If the case file is not reviewed within 48 hours of the notification, notify Bureau Command.
Review Types:
[list]
[*]Initial - After the case file is initially established and still in motion, request a review by the appropriate supervisor. The initial review should not come more than ten (10) days after the establishment of the case file. The purpose of the initial review is to establish a clear case strategy with the supervisor and receive critiques on current documentation and quality of case work.
[*]Mid Case - The Mid Case review is to be requested in the event the case has gone cold or further direction is required by a Detective Supervisor. If the case has no further leads, the Detective Supervisor may advise on how to approach the current established leads as well as how to approach new leads. The Mid Case Review should not come more than twenty-one (21) days after the establishment of the case file
[*]Final review - When the case is completed and ready for a final review and forwarding to the District Attorney's Office, the relevant Detective Supervisor should be contacted for final evaluation of the case file.
[*]Upon receiving a case audit, the case-carrying detective has 48 hours to acknowledge the audit and 72 hours to complete the assigned taskers.
[/list]
Closure Types:
[list]
[*]Cleared By Arrest - Shall be indicated when a person is arrested and charged with the commission of the offence or a related felony or misdemeanour based upon the case file.
[*]Cleared Other - Shall be indicated when a case has progressed to a point where further action cannot be reasonably taken and all four of the following circumstances exist: The identity of the perpetrator has been definitely established, the location at which the perpetrator could be arrested is known to the Detective, there is sufficient information and evidence to support an arrest based on the offences under investigation and the reason further action cannot be taken is outside of police control.
[*]Cold - Shall be indicated when a case has progressed to a point where further action cannot be reasonably taken and any of the four of the following circumstances exist: The identity of the perpetrator has been not established, the location at which the perpetrator could be arrested is unknown to the Detective, there is insufficient information and evidence to support an arrest based on the offences under investigation or the reason further action cannot be taken is outside police control. May be marked cold if no new leads have been able to be established within 14 days of initial case audit.
[*]Forwarded to District Attorney - When a case file has been completed and all arrest warrants have been served, the case should be concluded and the investigator's final report attached. The entire case should then be forwarded to the District Attorney via the Court Liaison section for all cases listed as "No Contest, Not Guilty or Required Case."
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