Responding to sexual assault calls involves numerous
complex and specialized procedures, all of which cannot
be covered in detail in this material.
Accordingly, the following material is not intended to
provide complete information about conducting a sexual
assault investigation. It is not intended to replace training
in any way, but to supplement training by serving as a
convenient reference.
Officers—both new to “the job” and experienced
officers—will find this guide useful.
Officers should incorporate overall training, experience,
and departmental protocols in all sexual assault
investigations. If you have not had such training, consult
your supervisor or your local District Attorney’s office. Do
not rely solely on this guide.
Frequently Asked Questions for victims of crime and survivors who have had a sexual offense
evidence collection kit (SOECK) collected by a hospital or medical facility in New York State.
The Office of Victim Services (OVS) funds and supports local victim assistance programs across the
state that provide services to victims of crime, survivors, and loved ones.
To find a program to provide support, please visit OVS Resource Connect..
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