An estimate of hours already expended on cases currently on hand must be made. This applies to all cases regardless of the assignment date. Time spent by another field office is to be included in the total to date. 2140.02 Field Investigations September 2001 Field investigation is the principal ingredient of a successful field collection program. Planning Effective planning is the basis of a successful field call.
Field calls are an effective but expensive collection tool.
The user should schedule several cases within the same general area. When preparing to go into the field, pull the collection cases by location. Calendar Method - Dates and location of the field calls are scheduled on an appointment calendar in advance. As the collection cases are worked, those requiring field calls are placed on the calendar for a particular date. A route plan will make the most efficient use of travel time.