Make your evidence record easier to follow
Start with the guide that matches your next task. Each explains what to record, how to label uncertainty and how to connect your notes to the evidence utility.
Someone hit your parked car: build a useful record
When you discover damage after the driver has left, the most useful record separates what you observed from what you still need to find out. Start with a time window, a clear location and an organized set of photographs.
How to organize camera leads and preservation requests
A camera lead is a place to investigate, not proof that footage exists. A useful camera log lets you see who you contacted, what you asked them to keep and what remains unconfirmed.
Keep original photos, videos and messages organized
Build a small, understandable record that connects every file to its source, while keeping your originals separate from edited or shared copies.
Keep a useful follow-up log without losing track of unanswered questions
Turn calls, emails and referrals into a clear record of what you asked, what was answered and what still needs attention.
Build a timeline that separates facts, estimates and follow-up work
A useful timeline lets another reader trace each statement to a photograph, message, record or clearly labeled recollection.
Keep observations and follow-up work distinct
Your timeline should show both what happened and what you did afterward. A discovery time is not a collision time; a request sent is not preservation confirmed. These guides use illustrative examples to show how to document those distinctions without filling gaps with assumptions.
The worksheets help you organize information. They do not file a police report, send a request or store original evidence files for you.