Before submitting
Preserve original photographs and recordings unchanged. Do not sharpen, crop, enhance, circle, or annotate the subject before retaining the original file.
Reports may be cataloged as unresolved, probable misidentification, high interest, repeat-site, or unclassified anomalous pending review.
Evidence Handling
Photograph tracks or disturbed objects before touching them. Include a scale where possible. Do not wash, trim, comb, or otherwise prepare recovered hair or fiber samples.
If multiple witnesses were present, each person should write an independent account before discussing details with the group.
Witness Records
Personally identifying information is separated from the public incident record. Contact information is used only when follow-up is required for verification, evidence transfer, or repeat-site monitoring. Questions about a report already submitted may be sent to [email protected].