Learning Point #1: Face to face contact not occurring with the alleged offender was influenced by state statute 626.556 Subd. 10 (b)(5), and Admin Rule 9560.0220 Subp. 4 which allows the local agency to defer to law enforcement on making contact with an alleged offender during an open criminal investigation.

Learning Point #2: The public health worker's understanding of state statute was influenced by the subjective statutory language within 626.556 Subd. 3(a) that states “Has reason to believeâ€ a child is being neglected and/or abused.