The use of notes in court is probably their most important legal application. They can help discredit a suspect's or a defense witness's testimony; support evidence already given by a prosecution witness, strengthening that testimony; and defend against false allegations by the suspect or defense witnesses. Notes give you an advantage because others rarely make written notes and, therefore, must testify from memory. All officers who are present at the scene while the notes are being taken and who witness the writing and initial the notes at that time may use the notes during courtroom testimony. If you anticipate the need to have other investigators testify from a specific set of notes, be sure they do in fact witness the original note taking at the crime scene and provide their initials on the original notes. The admissibility of notes in court is presented in greater detail in the final chapter of this text. In addition to accurate notes, photographs and video recordings provide vital and necessary means of documenting a crime scene. Explain the importance of admissibility of notes in court