INVESTIGATION OF ROBBERY

• NCJ Number: 13077
• Journal: Police Chief Volume: 41 Issue: 1 Dated: (JANUARY 1974) Pages: 68-75
• Author(s): J M MACDONALD; D BRANNAN
• Date Published: 1974
• Length: 8 pages
• Corporate Author: International Assoc of Chiefs of Police
• Publication Format: Article
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

DISCUSSION OF POLICE RESPONSES TO A ROBBERY REPORT, INCLUDING AREA SEARCHES, ARRESTS, PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATIONS, AND EVIDENCE PRESERVATION.

Abstract

COMMENTS ARE MADE ON POLICE RESPONSE TO SUCH VARIED SITUATIONS AS A ROBBERY IN A CROWDED AREA OR A ROBBERY WHICH IS STILL IN PROGRESS WHEN THE OFFICERS ARRIVE. DISCUSSION THEN PROCEEDS TO AREA SEARCHES AND DEALS WITH IDENTIFICATION OF GETAWAY CARS, QUESTIONING WITNESSES, AND FOLLOWING OFFENDERS WHO FLEE ON FOOT. THE AUTHORS FOCUS ON THE USE OF SEARCH PLANS. COMMENTING ON THE ORGANIZATION OF ROADBLOCKS AND SUSPECT DETENTION, ARREST, AND PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION. HIGHLIGHTS THE INVESTIGATION PROCESS, COVER SUCH AREAS AS EVIDENCE PRESERVATION AND MAKING REPORTS.