Chapter 2

Question 1

pertains to the belief of somebody that something is true without having any proof.

Answer 1

1. ASSUMPTION

Question 2

refers to the arrangement of events and/or actions in the order or by the time of their occurrence.

Answer 2

2. Chronological Order

Question 3

the use of language, spoken or written to exchange ideas or transfer information. It includes the use of non verbal language (sign, symbol) to exchange ideas or transfer information.

Answer 3

3. Communication

Question 4

means logically or aesthetically consistent so that all the separate facts or information fit together and add up to a harmonious or credible whole report.

Answer 4

4. Coherence

Question 5

pertains to a decision made or an opinion formed after considering relevant facts or evidence.

Answer 5

5. Conclusion

Question 6

refers to the body of facts that show that a crime has been committed, including physical evidence such as a corpse.

Answer 6

6. Corpus Delicti

Question 7

refers to anything which either through careful observation or investigation, has been proven to exist as to have happened.

Answer 7

7. Fact

Question 8

pertains to information that is heard from other people.

Answer 8

8. Hearsay

Question 9

refers to the language or technical term that is used by a group, profession or culture, especially when the words and phrases are not understood or used by other people.

Answer 9

9. Jargon

Question 10

is a characteristic or trait which one is able to think sensibly and come to a rational conclusion based on facts rather than emotion.

Answer 10

10. Logical

Question 11

pertains to the story or an account of a sequence of events in the order in which they happened.

Answer 11

11. Narrative

Question 12

is a brief notation concerning specific events while fresh in one’s mind and used to prepare a report.

Answer 12

12. Note Taking

Question 13

refers to a personal view about an issue especially when it is based on personal judgment.

Answer 13

13. Opinion

Question 14

is a way of reading the proofs of a text and marking corrections to be made.

Answer 14

14. Proofreading

Question 15

is a way of knowingly passing along information to someone else.

Answer 15

15. Reporting

Question 16

is a communication that lends itself to a useful tool for people in a free society to express their thoughts and ideas and to obtain what they need or want.

Answer 16

16. Report Writing

Question 17

pertains to the words, expressions and usage that are casual, vivid, racy or playful replacement for standards ones which are often short-lived and are usually considered unsuitable for formal context.

Answer 17

17. Slang

Question 18

refers to the discreet observation of places, persons and vehicles for the purpose of obtaining information concerning the identity or activities of the subjects.

Answer 18

18. Surveillance

Question 19

is a writer’s attitude toward a subject, an audience and the self.

Answer 19

19. Tone

Question 20

is a way of using words, especially spoken words as opposed to pictures or physical action.

Answer 20

20. Verbal

Question 21

> PURPOSE OF WRITTEN REPORTS ARE?

Answer 21

A. To Preserve Knowledge

B. To Provide Accurate Details

C. To Aid the Personnel and Other Agencies

D. To Coordinate the Activities within the Organization

Question 23

> QUALITIES OF A GOOD REPORT ARE?

Answer 23

1.Clarity
2. Accuracy
3. Brevity
4. Specificity
5. Completeness
6. Timeliness
7. Security
8. Impartiality

Question 24

The police report must be clear and it should he written directly and easy to understand.

Answer 24

1. Clarity

Question 25

The police report must conform with the established rules of syntax, format, spelling and grammar. The data presented must be precise and the information given must be factual.

Answer 25

2. Accuracy

Question 26

The police report must be short, with simple sentences, common words and easy to understand.

Answer 26

3. Brevity

Question 27

The police report must be specific by using concrete examples. A good descriptive narration gives life to the written words through particular terms that quantities and shapes.

Answer 27

4. Specificity

Question 28

The police report must be complete by using the 5W's and H.

Answer 28

5. Completeness

Question 29

The police report must be submitted on time. As much as possible immediately after the Incident has happened.

Answer 29

6. Timeliness

Question 30

The police report must be considered classified, hence, transmission, handling, and access to these reports should be limited only to police personnel who are granted by higher authority security clearance. It is a top secret documents.

Answer 30

7. Security

Question 31

The police report must know what the receiving office needs to know. Important data must not be omitted or added to conceal responsibilities, to impute liabilities or to favour parties

Answer 31

8. Impartiality