Sexual Assault Investigation Process

Initial report often start with a call to dispatch:
   Emergency calls: 9-1-1
   Non-emergency calls: 435-856-7023

An initial officer will typically respond to the victim's location to address the following:
The health and safety of the victim.
Preservation and collection of evidence.
Create a brief report of the crime. 
Gather any information that may help identify the suspect.

Medical and forensic examinations may be completed via medical providers:
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) can collect a sexual assault kit.
Victim Advocates can be present during a forensic examination.
If a sexual assault kit is collected it will be given to an officer to book into police evidence.
Survivors can restrict their kit or track the kit to remain informed about the status.

The case will then move to a follow up Investigations phase:
A Sergeant will assign a Detective.
Per trauma-informed best practices, the Detective will typically wait for a few days before reaching out to the victim.
The Detective will conduct any appropriate follow-up interviews and investigative actions.
The Detective will present cases to the prosecutor for review. 

Victim Services may be provided at any phase of the case and/or be available throughout the entire case:
Prior to reporting.
At the time an initial report is filed.
During a forensic or medical exam.
At the time of a Detective's follow-up interview.
During the prosecutor review process.
During any civil or criminal court processes.
After the completion of any criminal justice system responses.