Initial response to reported crime

The initial response to reported crime in regards to the discovery of the vehicles and of Aileen Wuornos was primarily down to phone calls made to the police department.  However, in one of instance the vehicle of one of Wuornos’s victims was discovered by members of the police department whilst out on patrol.  The initial response to reported crime is a vital stage of the in any criminal investigation as it involves the official record being made that details the crime, it is this record that subsequently leads to a judgment taking place by the police to decide if a criminal offence has occurred.  If the police conclude that a criminal offence has taken place they will need to ascertain whether any other public service, such as the paramedic, will need to attend the scene of the crime in order to treat any injuries sustained to the individual/s.  The documentation/ records that detail the recording of the criminal offence would be the first logical process in the criminal investigation and so should be detailed and accurate as they will be referred to in court.  The initial response to reported crime is one of the more significant stages as it is the first process to occur in any criminal investigation; therefore it is essential that it is carried following the correct procedure.