Guides for Law Enforcement
What We Help Document
What happened and how often
When and where it occurred
Who was involved
Details relevant to prosecution
Disclosure timeline
From Referral to Follow-Up
MDT briefing Forensic interview (observed)
Advocacy support during interview
Medical exam
Case coordination and evidence sharing
Why Collaboration Matters
- Fewer interviews for the child
- Better information sharing
- Faster case progression
- Reduced overall system cost
- Stronger outcomes
Direct Benefits to Law Enforcement
By utilizing the CAC model, law enforcement benefits from the CAC as a neutral convener, leading to a higher likelihood of prosecution, more admissible statements, reduced interview time, lower risk of case contamination, and access to expert testimony when needed.
How to Refer to the CAC
- Contact us by phone: (520) 724-6600
- Provide case number and brief summary
- Coordinate and communicate with the non-offending caregiver
- Attend the appointment to provide the briefing and observe the FI
- Plan to speak with the non-offending caregiver after the FI about next steps
- Plan to return to pick up the medical report and/or kit
- We schedule quickly and efficiently
- After-hours response available for priority cases
What to do when you receive a priority one case (P1)
INFORMATION NEEDED
- Child demographic information
- Law enforcement agency & officer information
- DCS involvement (if applicable)
- Allegation details
- Incident location
- Suspect information
- Whether medical services may be urgently needed or should be scheduled later
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