Pt. 3: Improving investigative strategies to strengthen cases
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
After completing Part 3, officers will be able to:
- Recognize that sexual assault is a drastically underreported crime and identify the main reasons why survivors choose not to report.
- Understand the benefits of being trauma-informed and victim-centered to build rapport, properly gather evidence, and propel the case.
- Strategize the use of technology, coordinated communication, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve the resolution of sexual assault cases.
- Utilize best practices in investigating perpetrators and interviewing witnesses to build stronger cases.