Which activities are included in the 'Gather the facts' step of G.R.O.W.E.?

• A. Investigation, interview, interrogation
• B. Court testimony, charging, booking
• C. Budgeting, scheduling, auditing
• D. Copying, filing, shredding

Answer: (A)

Gathering facts means building a factual picture of what happened by collecting information from multiple sources. In this phase, you actively seek information through an overall investigation, talk to witnesses and others who may have knowledge through interviews, and question a person of interest or suspect in an interrogation to uncover details about what occurred, who was involved, and when. These activities aim to establish what is known, what can be corroborated, and what still needs verification, forming a solid basis for any decisions or further steps.

Court testimony, charging, and booking belong to legal proceedings and case processing that follow the initial information gathering. Budgeting, scheduling, and auditing are administrative/operational tasks, not part of collecting facts about an incident. Copying, filing, and shredding are records management activities.