How to Create a Person Workup

This guide shows you how to create and complete comprehensive person workups in IronCase, including victimology profiles, suspect analyses, and witness documentation.

Understanding Person Workups

A person workup is a structured profile that compiles everything known about an individual relevant to your investigation. Workups help you:

Organize information systematically
Identify patterns and connections
Support investigative decisions
Document your analysis

Workup Types

Type	Purpose	Key Focus
Victimology	Understand the victim	Lifestyle, routines, relationships, risk factors
Suspect Profile	Analyze potential suspect	Background, opportunity, motive, prior conduct
Witness Profile	Document witness information	Contact info, relationship to case, reliability
Person of Interest	Track someone relevant but not categorized	Connection to case, information known

Creating a Workup

Step 1: Access Persons

Open your case
Go to the Persons tab
Find or add the person
Click Create Workup

Step 2: Select Workup Type

Choose the appropriate type
Each type has sections tailored to its purpose
You can change the type later if needed

Step 3: Begin Documentation

IronCase opens the workup with relevant sections. Work through each section systematically.

Workup Sections

Identity Information

Core identifying data:

Field	Description
Full Name	Legal name and known aliases
Date of Birth	Verified DOB
Place of Birth	City, state, country
SSN (Last 4)	For identification purposes
Driver's License	Number, state, status
Physical Description	Height, weight, hair, eyes, marks
Photographs	Current and historical photos

Criminal History

Background information:

Prior arrests (dates, charges, dispositions)
Convictions and sentences
Outstanding warrants
Probation/parole status
Registered offender status
Gang affiliations
Known associates with criminal history

Access to criminal history records requires appropriate authorization. Document your query and results.

Associates

People connected to the subject:

Family members
Romantic partners (current and former)
Friends and acquaintances
Business associates
Gang members
Co-defendants

For each associate, note:

Nature of relationship
Relevance to case
Contact information if known

Addresses

Location history:

Info	Details
Current Address	Verified residence
Historical Addresses	Previous locations
Work Address	Employment location
Frequent Locations	Places regularly visited
Mailing Address	If different from residence

Vehicles

Transportation:

Owned vehicles (registration data)
Vehicles regularly driven
Historical vehicles
Rental history if relevant
Description, plate, VIN

Employment

Work history:

Current employer
Position and duties
Work schedule
Previous employers
Income level
Professional licenses

Communication

Contact methods:

Phone numbers (current and historical)
Email addresses
Social media accounts
Messaging apps
Communication patterns

Digital Footprint

Online presence:

Cell carrier and account
Google account
Apple ID
Social media platforms
Online gaming
Dating apps
Financial apps

Victimology-Specific Sections

For victim workups, additional sections include:

Daily Routine

Typical schedule
Regular activities
Commute patterns
Social activities
Exercise habits

Relationships

Family dynamics
Romantic history
Friendships
Conflicts
Recent changes

Risk Assessment

Lifestyle risk factors
Occupational risks
Situational risks
Relationship risks

Financial Situation

Income and assets
Debts and liabilities
Recent financial changes
Insurance

Mental Health

Known conditions
Treatment history
Recent changes
Substance use

Recent Events

Life changes
Conflicts or disputes
Unusual occurrences
Threats received

See Victimology Explained for guidance on victim analysis.

Suspect-Specific Sections

For suspect workups, additional focus on:

Opportunity Analysis

Proximity to crime
Access to location
Timeline and alibi
Knowledge of victim

Motive Assessment

Relationship to victim
Potential grievances
Financial interest
Behavioral patterns

Prior Conduct

Similar prior behavior
Escalation patterns
MO comparison

Completing the Workup

Working Through Sections

Access information sources (databases, interviews, records)
Enter information in relevant sections
Note the source of each piece of information
Flag items needing verification
Mark sections complete as you finish

Verification Status

Each item can be marked:

Status	Meaning
Verified	Confirmed from reliable source
Unverified	Reported but not confirmed
Conflicting	Multiple sources disagree
Unable to Verify	Cannot confirm or refute

Sources

Document where information came from:

Database queries
Interview statements
Document review
Surveillance observation
Third-party report

AI Assistance

IronCase's AI can help with workups:

Ask: "Help me with the victimology workup for [name]"
AI reviews available case information
Suggests data to include
Identifies gaps
Flags potential connections

AI suggestions require human verification. Always confirm information before relying on it.

Marking Complete

When the workup is sufficiently developed:

Review all sections
Ensure sources are documented
Verify critical information
Click Mark Complete
Workup status changes to complete

Completed workups can still be updated as new information emerges.

Workup Reports

Generate reports from workups:

Open the workup
Click Generate Report
Select sections to include
Choose format (detailed or summary)
Export for case file

Best Practices

Be systematic — Work through sections methodically
Document sources — Note where every piece of information came from
Verify independently — Don't rely on single sources for critical data
Update regularly — Add new information as it develops
Connect dots — Link workups when relationships exist
Protect privacy — Handle personal information appropriately

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