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Assess Solvability
How to use solvability factors to prioritize investigations
How to Assess Solvability
This guide shows you how to assess and use solvability factors to prioritize investigation resources in IronCase.
What Are Solvability Factors?
Solvability factors are evidence-based criteria that predict the likelihood of solving a case. They help investigators and supervisors:
- Prioritize resource allocation
- Identify cases needing more attention
- Track investigation progress
- Make data-driven decisions
Accessing Solvability Assessment
- Go to Solvability in the navigation
- Or open a case and go to the Solvability tab
- View the current score and factors
Solvability Factors
IronCase evaluates these factors:
| Factor | Weight | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Witness Available | High | Eyewitness who can identify suspect |
| Suspect Named | High | Specific suspect identified |
| Suspect Located | High | Suspect location known |
| Vehicle Identified | Medium | Suspect vehicle description |
| Physical Evidence | Medium | Forensic evidence recovered |
| Traceable Property | Medium | Stolen items with serial numbers |
| Significant MO | Medium | Distinctive method of operation |
| Limited Time | Low | Crime occurred within 12 hours |
| Motive Apparent | Low | Clear reason for crime |
Scoring System
Each factor contributes to an overall solvability score:
- High (70-100%) - Strong likelihood of resolution
- Medium (40-69%) - Moderate chance, investigation warranted
- Low (0-39%) - Challenging case, may need special resources
Updating Solvability
As investigation progresses:
- Open the case's Solvability tab
- Update each factor as information develops
- Add notes explaining changes
- Score recalculates automatically
- Changes logged in case history
AI-Assisted Assessment
Use the AI assistant to help assess solvability:
- Ask: "Assess solvability for this case"
- AI reviews case details and evidence
- Suggests factor ratings with reasoning
- You review and confirm or adjust
- Final assessment requires human approval
Resource Allocation
Supervisors use solvability to allocate resources:
High Solvability Cases
- Assign experienced investigators
- Prioritize lab processing
- Expedite warrant requests
Low Solvability Cases
- Consider cold case protocols
- Assign for periodic review
- Focus on new leads if they emerge
Solvability Reports
Generate reports for resource planning:
- Go to Solvability
- Click Reports
- Select options:
- By case type
- By date range
- By assigned investigator
- View distribution charts
- Export for command staff review
Best Practices
- Assess early - Initial assessment within 24 hours
- Update regularly - Reassess as evidence develops
- Document reasoning - Explain factor ratings
- Don't abandon - Low solvability doesn't mean unsolvable
- Review periodically - Cold cases may become solvable