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contact the victim and necessary witnesses and determine if they are prepared for court.
Officers/investigators directly contacted by victims or witnesses regarding court proceedings will
advise the victim to contact the Victim/Witness Program to determine the procedures involved in
the prosecution. If either a victim or a witness cannot speak or understand English, the
officer/investigator will notify the Victim/Witness Program and arrange for an interpreter. [55.2.4(b)]
9. Per ADM-160 Privacy/Dissemination of Information, all documents and statements pertaining to
a victim and/or witness are classified as “Official Records.” These records are considered
confidential and will be retained and disseminated according to the Code of Virginia. [55.1.1(b)]
10. The Newport News Police Department will review petitions for U Nonimmigrant Status. The Chief
of Police or designee will provide certification when cases involve qualifying criminal activities
where eligibility requirements are met.
11. The Victim/Witness Program will be notified within 24 hours of the preliminary investigation of
some instances handled by the Major Crimes Division. The case agent in charge of the
investigation will make a notification. Notification will be made in cases involving homicides,
rapes, sexual assaults against juveniles, or a case of abuse or neglect involving a juvenile.
12. To protect the integrity and uniformity of released information in homicide investigations, the
Major Crimes Division supervisor overseeing the investigation will contact the Commonwealth's
Attorney's Office and coordinate the release of case information to the victim's spouse or
immediate family (this release of information pertains to follow up investigations and does not
include the customary notification during the initial response).
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