Every crime is different so every investigation can look different. However, all investigations starts with the same steps to ensure the Police have all the information we need. This information may be helpful to provide you with context about the process.
The initial report will be assessed. This includes ensuring the correct force is investigating, considering the information provides and determining if the investigation can move forward. If the Police are able to move forward with the investigation, they will collect an initial account from the victim. Further to this, a formal statement is taken/recorded and the victim will be asked questions by the Police. They can also submit a Victim Personal Statement.
At this point, the police investigation take place, and they may contact any witnesses, visit the scene, conduct enquiries, seize evidence etc. A suspect may be arrested as part of an investigation. After being arrested, the suspect may be put on bail and this gives the police the opportunity to continue their investigations.
After all evidence is collected and the suspect has been interviewed, the police will usually pass on the investigation evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). The CPS will decide whether the suspect can be charged with an offence.
If the suspect is not charged, no further action will be taken against them. The case will be closed but the information on the investigation should be kept on file in case further evidence is obtained
If the suspect is not charged, no further action will be taken against them. The case will be closed but the information on the investigation should be kept on file in case further evidence is obtained.
If a student is arrested by the police for a criminal offence at any time during their academic career at the University, they are required to report it immediately to the Secretariat.
If you are being investigated, you may feel scared, ashamed, alone or trapped, or a sense of shock. These feelings can be hard to manage on your own. Support is available if you need to talk to someone.
The initial report will be assessed. This includes ensuring the correct force is investigating, considering the information provides and determining if the investigation can move forward. If the Police are able to move forward with the investigation, they will collect an initial account from the victim. Further to this, a formal statement is taken/recorded and the victim will be asked questions by the Police. They can also submit a Victim Personal Statement.
At this point, the police investigation take place, and they may contact any witnesses, visit the scene, conduct enquiries, seize evidence etc. A suspect may be arrested as part of an investigation. After being arrested, the suspect may be put on bail and this gives the police the opportunity to continue their investigations.
After all evidence is collected and the suspect has been interviewed, the police will usually pass on the investigation evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). The CPS will decide whether the suspect can be charged with an offence.
If the suspect is not charged, no further action will be taken against them. The case will be closed but the information on the investigation should be kept on file in case further evidence is obtained
If the suspect is not charged, no further action will be taken against them. The case will be closed but the information on the investigation should be kept on file in case further evidence is obtained.
If a student is arrested by the police for a criminal offence at any time during their academic career at the University, they are required to report it immediately to the Secretariat.
If you are being investigated, you may feel scared, ashamed, alone or trapped, or a sense of shock. These feelings can be hard to manage on your own. Support is available if you need to talk to someone.