Observation is recorded for which individuals?

• A. Only the victim
• B. Both target and victim
• C. Only the target
• D. Neither

Answer: (B)

Observation notes capture the details of what is observed about all parties involved in an incident. Recording observations for both the target (the person under investigation) and the victim ensures you have a complete, balanced record of behavior, statements, and demeanors from everyone affected. This helps verify accounts, compare statements, and maintain fairness in the investigation, reducing the risk that important context is missed or that one side’s perspective dominates. If only one party’s observations were recorded, crucial details about the other’s actions or responses might be overlooked, making the record less reliable. Therefore, documenting observations for both the target and the victim is the standard approach.