Often in media releases about police incidents, you may see that someone has been charged, yet the investigation is noted to be ongoing. For instance, attending a dispute where one person punched another wouldn’t likely take much follow-up investigation, aside from gathering medical records in the event of an injury. This is where follow-up investigation becomes essential. If we do retrieve evidence from seized items, further follow-up tasks are required to link that new evidence specifically to a suspect or scene. Until officers have gathered and processed evidence, the investigation will remain active and ongoing.