Investigation checklist 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the investigation checklist in the editor.
2. Begin by filling out the first section, identifying who discovered the theft. Enter the name of the individual in the designated response field.
3. Proceed to indicate who had custody of the item at the time of the theft. This information is crucial for understanding accountability.
4. Next, specify when and where the theft occurred. Provide both date and time, along with a detailed physical location such as building and room number.
5. Continue by answering whether the property was on loan to another department or individual during the incident.
6. Fill in details about who last saw the property and when it was last seen, including date, time, and location.
7. Indicate if there was a secured location for the property and describe how it was secured.
8. Assess if there was evidence of forced entry; if so, provide a description of what type of forced entry occurred.
9. If applicable, state whether the property was stolen from a vehicle and confirm if that vehicle was secured.
10. Detail whether any stolen items were placed out of plain sight within a secured vehicle.
11. List individuals who have key access to where the property was assigned.
12. Document all parties notified about the theft in your response field.
13. Evaluate if there were any safeguarding procedures in place at the time of loss and confirm if they were followed.
14. If no procedures existed prior to this incident, note whether new procedures have been developed since then.
15. Finally, record individuals interviewed during your department's investigation into this theft. Ensure you print and sign your name at the end of your statement along with typing your name and date.

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