First Discussion Flashcards
An account or statement describing in detail an event, situation, or the like, usually as the result of observation, inquiry
etc.,
➢ Ex: yung reporter, ibabalita nya lahat ng info na nakalap nya from a certain event,it may be based on her own observation, or maybe based on inquiry from persons who witnessed the event.
REPORT
It is a permanent record of activities, events or occurrences used by leaders and managers as basis in making
administrative and operational decisions\
➢ Ex: for a specific business, there is a report from personnel on the ground that this product is the most purchased
product, so what will be ur action as a manager? Then dodoblehin mo yung stocks or production ng product na
yun dahil mabenta
In the context of an organization
A written account of an incident and the inquiry or investigation of that incident which aims to inform readers of the
facts, and to recommend appropriate and practicable measures for decision makers to resolve the subject of inquiry
➢ In every public safety officer is doing there is a corresponding report given to his superior.
Within a public safety organization
CHARACTERISTICS OF REPORT:
- Narrative
- story of everything that happens in a certain event, it answers the 6 cardinal points. - Standard format
- there are different formats, such as: memorandum, investigative, spot etc., - Facts
- it is a narration of what really happened in that event. - Impersonal way
- it is not bias, it is emotionless, it must be free from the emotion of the writer, suspect, victim.
story of everything that happens in a certain event, it answers the 6 cardinal points.
Narrative
there are different formats, such as: memorandum, investigative, spot etc.,
Standard format
it is a narration of what really happened in that event.
Facts
it is not bias, it is emotionless, it must be free from the emotion of the writer, suspect, victim.
Impersonal way
Proof that you do your job.
- Undocumented action is tantamount to inaction
o kapag walang report meaning walang action na ginawa.
- Necessity
o it is a part or requirement of the institution
REPORT
WHAT ARE REPORTS FOR?
Serves as basis for prosecution
Serves as source of statistical information
Serves as reference for development of operational strategies, policy changes and training program formulation
Source of stories by newspaper and media
Basis for performance evaluation
PURPOSE OF WRITTEN REPORTS:
- To preserve knowledge
Dahil hindi naman natin mappreserve 100% yung nangyari sa utak natin, that’s why we need written reports - To provide accurate details
Information should be complete - To aid the personnel and other agencies
Thru reports kapag yung isang agency is need nila ng info pwede hanapin yun thru the use of reports.
- To coordinate the activities within the organization
WHAT ARE THE QUALITIES OF A GOOD POLICE REPORT?
Clarity/Clear
Accuracy
Completeness
Brevity/Concise
Fairness/Objectivity/factual
Specificity
Prompt
A report must be completed in a timely manner and submitted at the soonest possible time
Prompt
One’s credibility may be open to speculation if this quality of police report is not followed.
Prompt
A good writer must be precise and specific in writing his or her report, and should avoid ideas that could mislead the readers
Specificity
a fair writer should always base his reports on facts and if there are theories, these theories should be verified first and be consistent with facts
Fairness/Objectivity/factual