Which item is an example of documentary evidence?

• A. A police incident report
• B. A video recording of the incident
• C. A map used to illustrate the scene
• D. A witness's testimony

Answer: (A)

Documentary evidence is a written or recorded record that preserves facts about an event. A police incident report fits this perfectly because it is an official, written document created by officers to document what happened, when, where, who was involved, actions taken, and outcomes. As a fixed record produced in the normal course of duty, it can be authenticated and used to support findings or charges in an investigation or case. A witness’s testimony is oral evidence, and a map or a video, while useful, are not the written record component that characterizes documentary evidence in this context.