Timing is Critical

Timing is critical throughout an investigation and even more so at the beginning of an investigation. During the early stages of the investigation it is critical to the investigator to have a detailed knowledge of the crime or involvement of the suspect and possible triggers that may increase the willingness of the suspect to cooperate or confess. It has been shown that suspects are more vulnerable and more likely to cooperate within the first several hours of their initial contact with police. By using triage tools to quickly acquire critical suspect data during the early stages of an investigation, an investigator can increase the likelihood of an arrest and confession.