Part of: Checklists to help navigate after assault
Reporting to the Police Checklist
Use this checklist to help you navigate the steps of reporting to the police.
You make the huge decision to report to the police - a decision you can change at any time.
You either call 101, 999 or call a support service to see if they can assist you with reporting to the police.
The Police arrange for a uniformed officer to talk to you.
A dedicated officer is assigned to your case.
Your interview happens in a private room or a comfort suite, if that is requested.
Your dedicated officer takes a detailed account from you in the form of a written statement or a visually recorded interview.
You are provided your case number.
If the sexual violence occurred recently, the police ask if you need any medical treatment and advise you on how you can preserve evidence.
If needed, you are referred for a forensic medical examination.
You are referred to specialist support advocacy services, such as Independent Sexual Violence Advisors.
Your officer keeps you informed of how the investigation is going at least every 28 days or sooner if there are any updates.
If you decide to withdraw your complaint, you are informed of your rights and how it may affect your case.