Document Report Writing

Question 1

What are notes used for?

Answer 1

Aid memory
May be used on stand if allowed by presiding judge
Pertinent Facts
To Counter Denials or changes made by witness or defendant
Aid in defense against lawsuits
Can be used again Agents (Impeach)

Question 2

What are the requirements of notes?

Answer 2

OG must be retained
Accurate, objective, concise and clear (5 w’s)
Dont edit or rewrite

Question 3

what are the 5 essential elements of LE narrative report

Answer 3

Accurate
Complete
Concise
Clear
Objective* (Fair)

Question 4

What is a MOI?

Answer 4

Memorandum of Interview
is a document prepared by the investigator to record the specifics of an investigative interview in which facts elicited from an interviewee are presented in a logical, concise manner.

Question 5

What should a MOI include?

Answer 5

Case Name & number
Name and address of interviewee
Date and time of interview
Location of interview
Other present
Name and title of interviewer

Question 6

What are the different types of narrative reports?

Answer 6

MOI
Written Statements
Sworn & Unsworn Statements

Question 7

What is a Written Statement?

Answer 7

Declarations of facts put into formal form by an investigator or person actually making the statement.

Question 8

What is a Sworn & Unsworn statement?

Answer 8

Sworn statement is basically the same as an unsworn statement, expect that it includes an oath or affirmation by the subject of the interview. Generally has the same format and content and is prepared in the same manner as an unsworn statement.

Question 9

What is an affidavit?

Answer 9

Another name for a sworn statement, and is essentially a written statement of fact made voluntarily and confirmed by the oath or affirmation of party making it, before a Federal judge or a Federal investigator having the authority to administer the oath.

Question 10

What are the requirements and the uses of a completed investigative report?

Answer 10

Transmit findings of investigations for use in criminal, civil, admin
Report should be written with the defendant as the main focus
Prosecution Report- ROI
Designed to be a complete & All-Inclusive record of an investigation
*Includes all violations and evidence
Complete as possible with enough information
List of exhibits: Evidence/ Documents referenced in Report