In type 1 reports, the officer is a primarily recorder. Someone calls to report a crime, and the officer writes down what happened. For example, theft, assault, or sexual attack. Type 2 reports the officer is also an investigator. For example, after a break in they might look for the point of entry, take fingerprints, and question neighbors. The officer must record what you did and what he/she found. They also must show that you followed procedures effectively. For these reports, normally they didn’t solve the crime and didn’t make an arrest. In Type 3 reports, the officer becomes a participant. For instance, if the officer intervenes in a domestic dispute, chased a person suspected of robbing a convenience store. So, they should report not
