Elder Abuse Evidence Collection Checklist Elder Abuse Evidence Checklist Report Number The following is a comprehensive checklist for necessary evidentiary items when investigating the crime of elder abuse.Medical Records Emergency Room Treating Physicians Nursing Facilities Pharmacy Dentists Prescriptions Lab Reports Nurses Notes X-Rays Social Worker Notes Adult Protective Services (current and prior contacts) Other Other Medical Records Legal RecordsAll law enforcement contacts with involved parties and witnesses, including: Elder Abuse First Responder Checklist 911 Tapes Arrest Reports Criminal Histores Jail Records (phone calls, visitor logs) Other Testimony & Background Evidence Psychological/Psychiatric evaluation of victim (when consent, undue influence, or capacity may be an issue) Victim Testimony Videotape the victim at the early stage of the investigation to include; Orientation, victim testifying to consent, victim naming suspect, victim signing their name to compare signatures on questioned financial documents, abuse or neglect. InterviewsLocate and interview witnesses that can desribe the victim’s condiction, acitvities, and level of functioning and interaction with the defendant at the time of incident and before. Describe changes over time. Witnesses Interviewed Family Friends Acquaintances Banking/Financial Medical Providers (prior and current) Hair Stylist/Barbers Faith Community Local Businesses Neighbors Adult Day Care Services Social Services (Meals on Wheels, etc…) Adult Protective Services Payees for expenses the suspect paid with the victim’s money Civil Attorney’s Delivery Personnel Postal Carriers Meter Readers Other Financial & Legal Records Credit Card Records Investment Account Records Credit Reports Suspects Bank Records Victim’s Bank Records Checkbook Registers Power of Attorney Prior Civil Cases Court/Protection Orders Wills and Trusts Property Deeds Conveyances Advanced Care Directives/Living Wills Guardianship/Conservatorship Documents Other Physical EvidenceCrime scene photos and video, including, if relevant:Physical Evidence Suspect’s Living Area Victim’s Living Area Major New Purchases by the Suspect Victim’s Body Injuries Over Time Other Signs of Neglect Clothing victim was wearing at time of incident (including undergarments if necessary) Bedding Locks on Outside of Doors Writings/Journals/Letters Photos and Videos Related to Conduct Address Books and Calenders Defendant and Victims ISP Records Defendants computer, flash drives, etc Legal file from victim’s civil attorney Assistive devices (or lack thereof) Nutritional Supplements Receipts For Purchases Restraints or Bindings Checkbooks, Check Registers Contents of refrigerator, cupboards, medicine cabinets (include actual bottles/containers for prescriptions to show physician and pharmacy, possession and full/empty status given recommended dosage over time from the date of the last refill) Officer Name Email