Where is the shooting report routed?

• A. The report goes to the traffic unit.
• B. The report is routed to CID homicide section.
• C. The report is forwarded to the federal agency.
• D. The report remains in the local department file.

Answer: (B)

When a shooting occurs, it’s handled as a potential criminal investigation that needs specialized detectives, evidence handling, and legal steps. The report is routed to the Criminal Investigation Division’s homicide section because they focus on violent-crime investigations, preserve scene integrity, interview witnesses, coordinate with medical examiners and crime labs, and ensure proper chain of custody. This centralized investigative approach maintains consistency and accountability. The traffic unit handles crashes and road safety, not violent crimess, federal agencies only step in when there’s federal jurisdiction, and simply keeping the report in a local file would bypass the required investigative process.