What type of information should officers attempt to gain when interviewing the victim of a date rape?

What will be an ideal response?


Officers should obtain all information and evidence required to apprehend and prosecute the offender. This includes a detailed account of the crime, including the suspect's actions and statements, special characteristics or oddities, and any unusual sexual behaviors. They should also determine exactly where and how the attack occurred, what happened before and after the attack, and whether the victim can give any motive for the attack. Investigators should also make a complete report of the victim's appearance and behavior, but most important in date rape cases is to determine the presence of alcohol, drugs, or both in the victim's system. Officers investigating a sexual assault where the victim cannot give much information about the crime should suspect a date rape drug is involved. Officers should inform emergency medical technicians and emergency room (ER) personnel that a date rape drug is suspected. Blood and urine tests may show the presence of a specific drug.

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