Documentation Training for Civilians

Indexing and Cataloguing Information 

This section outlines best practices on indexing and cataloging information, including best practices on maintaining the chain of custody of information, and verifying data that is being correctly collected and cataloged.

This video reviews the basics of organizing collected information to be easily retrievable. It also explains how to use a template in documentation when interviewing witnesses.

This video reviews how to verify the impartiality of any data collected, and goes into depth on chain of custody: how it works, how to preserve it, and why it is important.