Incident reports are screened to determine the presence or absence of solvability factors. There are 17 common solvability factors. Identify at least five of these factors.
What will be an ideal response?
Any 9 of the 17 listed below are a satisfactory response.
1. Is the suspect's identity known?
2. Can the suspect's identity be established even if unknown to the victim?
3. Did a security camera record the crime or capture an image of the suspects or their vehicle?
4. Is there an independent, reliable, creditable witness?
5. Can the suspect be described?
6. Can a likeness of the suspect be prepared?
7. Has the suspect previously been seen in the area?
8. Is the suspect's work or home location known?
9. Are the suspect's hangouts known?
10. Is there a unique description of the suspect's car?
11. Is part of the license number known?
12. Will the victim be able to identify the suspect?
13. Was traceable property taken?
14. Was important physical evidence recovered, such as DNA?
15. Is a distinctive modus operandi (MO) involved?
16. Have threats been made against the complainants or witnesses?
17. Does the crime suggest a potential imminent threat to the community?
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