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 In crime investigation, I would take both important and generalized information.  Based on important information, I would record information based on who? What?  Where? When? Why? How? (Orthmann & Hess, 2012). On the same note, I would also interview the witnesses and victims.  This information will give specific, clear and accurate report.  In addition, the information will help the investigators to catch the wrong doers   and conduct further case analysis.  Based on generalized information, I would take information based on bullet trajectories, position of objects, gunshot residues, glass and fibers, weapons pellets, human remains, position of the dead bodies and gun powder (Orthmann & Hess, 2012).  This general information   will help in scene recognition and through legal examination; detectives will have a plan of operation. In addition, general information gives physical evidence through investigation of objects and locations.

 

Citizen online crime reporting is valid. Allowing citizens to report cases is an effective method of discovering crimes, solving unmanageable cases and saving time which could be spent by detectives in investigating minor cases (Orthmann & Hess, 2012).  Some victims find it hard to report cases due to embarrassment and humiliation. In such cases, self-reporting is effective since citizens play a great role in reporting cases hence protecting the community. In other words, online reporting is a positive tool where citizens give all the fact without public discrimination (Orthmann & Hess, 2012). On the same note, through online reporting, communication barriers will be eliminated and serve the communities which are highly victimized.  Generally, the criminal justice system is able to operate effective by having a positive reflect on the investigator. The main reason why some people have distrust on the method is because, in some cases, citizen may record false reports so that they can be victims and claim for reimbursement (Orthmann & Hess, 2012). In addition, when wrong doers are asked to present their illegal cases, they often tell lies and tend to set themselves free from crime participation.

 

Reference

Orthmann H. Christine & Hess M. Karen (2012). Criminal Investigation. Cengage Learning,