How to Create a Case

This guide shows you how to create a new case in IronCase.

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Steps

1. Go to Cases in the navigation
2. Click New Case
3. Select the Case Type:
   • Homicide
   • Suspicious Death
   • Officer-Involved Shooting
   • Other Major Crime
4. Enter initial information:
   • Incident date and time
   • Location
   • Brief description
   • Initial responding officer
5. Click Create Case

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What Happens Next

After creating the case, IronCase automatically:

• Generates a case number
• Creates the appropriate checklist for the case type
• Notifies assigned personnel
• Starts the Golden Hour timer (for applicable case types)

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Assigning Investigators

If you're a supervisor:

1. Open the new case
2. Go to Overview tab
3. Click Assign Investigators
4. Select primary and secondary investigators
5. Set priority level
6. Click Save

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Related

• Close a Case
• Case Statuses Reference