Creating a case in CaseConnect is simple and straightforward.
**Step 1: Navigate to New Case**
Click the "New Case" button in the navigation bar or on your dashboard.
**Step 2: Enter Case Details**
Required fields:
- **Case Title** - A brief, descriptive name
- **Case Number** - Your internal case reference (auto-generated if left blank)
- **Incident Date** - When the incident occurred
- **Status** - Active, Cold, Closed, etc.
Optional but recommended:
- Description - Detailed case summary
- Location - Where the incident occurred
- Case type - Category/classification
**Step 3: Add Victim Information**
If applicable, add victim details:
- Name
- Age/DOB
- Physical description
- Photo
- Additional notes
**Step 4: Upload Evidence**
Attach any relevant files:
- Photos
- Documents
- Videos
- Audio recordings
**Step 5: Set Privacy**
Choose who can access this case:
- **Private** - Only you and team members
- **Team** - Anyone on your team
- **Public** - Listed in public database
**Step 6: Save**
Click "Save Case" to create your case.
**After Creation:**
You can always:
- Edit case details
- Add more evidence
- Invite team members
- Create a tipline
- Generate reports
**Best Practices:**
- Use clear, descriptive titles
- Add evidence as soon as possible
- Keep case details up to date
- Use tags for easy organization
- Set reminders for follow-ups