Incident Room

The next stage in the investigation process is when an incident room is set up. An incident room is a base which allows the police to co-ordinate all operations from one place. This is a logical place in which this stage is incorporated into the investigation process, as it allows the public to call or drop in and give information which may be relevant to the case after news of the investigation reaches the community. Although this may not be seen as one of the most important stages, this is still an important part of the investigation process as it provides the public with reassurance that an investigation is occurring and it also allows the community to either get involved with the investigation or to feel more involved with the investigation. This is especially important in cases which involve the death of a person or the abduction of a child.

Within the OJ Simpson Case there was no incident room set up. However if one had been set up it would have been used for the public and community to report any information they may have regarding the crime. Also as there was two crime scenes an incident room in this case would have been used as a base for all of the agencies working on the case to come back to and discuss the next steps in the investigation and what they had found so far in the investigation.