Re: "Waste of money."  This new endorsement by the Canadian Association of Police Chiefs may result in  more waste, not just of money, but time, energy and human resources.  

It appears that the G&M and many of Canada's police departments may share common problems: flawed  investigation AND reporting.  For that reason, I recommend the CAPC make another announcement:

"Henceforth, the vague and now-discredited term "Unfounded" will no longer be used. Files that do not result in further investigation will now be classified as "No Action Taken".  Furthermore, each investigating officer will attach to the file, in writing, a brief rationale for the No-Action classification.

To ensure all members undertake standard procedures, the Canadian Association endorses the International Association's long-available video training series, Bringing Sexual Assault Offenders to Justice, which is designed to 'conduct perpetrator-focused investigations, and build an understanding of victim behavior.'"