First Discussion Flashcards

1
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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.

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REPORT

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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

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In the context of an organization

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3
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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.

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Within a public safety organization

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CHARACTERISTICS OF REPORT:

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  1. Narrative
    - story of everything that happens in a certain event, it answers the 6 cardinal points.
  2. Standard format
    - there are different formats, such as: memorandum, investigative, spot etc.,
  3. Facts
    - it is a narration of what really happened in that event.
  4. Impersonal way
    - it is not bias, it is emotionless, it must be free from the emotion of the writer, suspect, victim.
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5
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story of everything that happens in a certain event, it answers the 6 cardinal points.

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Narrative

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6
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there are different formats, such as: memorandum, investigative, spot etc.,

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Standard format

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7
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it is a narration of what really happened in that event.

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Facts

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8
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it is not bias, it is emotionless, it must be free from the emotion of the writer, suspect, victim.

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Impersonal way

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9
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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

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REPORT

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10
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WHAT ARE REPORTS FOR?

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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

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11
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PURPOSE OF WRITTEN REPORTS:

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  1. To preserve knowledge
    Dahil hindi naman natin mappreserve 100% yung nangyari sa utak natin, that’s why we need written reports
  2. To provide accurate details
    Information should be complete
  3. 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.

  1. To coordinate the activities within the organization
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12
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WHAT ARE THE QUALITIES OF A GOOD POLICE REPORT?

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Clarity/Clear
Accuracy
Completeness
Brevity/Concise
Fairness/Objectivity/factual
Specificity
Prompt

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13
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A report must be completed in a timely manner and submitted at the soonest possible time

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Prompt

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14
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One’s credibility may be open to speculation if this quality of police report is not followed.

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Prompt

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15
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A good writer must be precise and specific in writing his or her report, and should avoid ideas that could mislead the readers

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Specificity

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16
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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

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Fairness/Objectivity/factual

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17
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avoid reporting opinions, inferences (drawing of conclusions), suppositions (assumption of truth), or hearsay as though they were facts

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Fairness/Objectivity/factual

18
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the investigation must not be influenced by emotion, personal prejudice or opinion

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Fairness/Objectivity/factual

19
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Most sentences in police reports consists 12 to 15 words

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Brevity/Concise

20
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achieved by omitting materials or information that is useless, irrelevant and redundant

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Brevity/Concise

21
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This should answer the 5W’s and 1H questions (6 cardinal points)

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Completeness

22
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Proper note - taking techniques can assure one to write complete reports

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Completeness

23
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In writing a report, all facts and information whether favorable or unfavorable to the concerned subject should be included and these facts are verified by statement of witnesses and by references to official records or reliable sources.

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Accuracy

24
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One must restrict his/her report to the facts of the incident as one saw it or as victims and witnesses reported them

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Accuracy

25
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An effective writer must use correct English, and must point directly to the written communication to save readers from
reading unnecessary words

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Clarity/Clear

26
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One should use simple words so the reader will know exactly what he/she needs to know.

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Clarity/Clear

27
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WHAT ARE THE STAGES IN REPORT WRITING?

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Pre-writing
Writing
Evaluating

28
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The stage in the writing process where you take a closer look at the written work both in content and in form

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Evaluating

29
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Always take note of your grammar, tenses, etc.

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Writing

30
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Any activity that a writer engages in prior to the actual writing of the draft

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Pre-writing

31
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  • In writing class, it is brainstorming or generating ideas
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Pre-writing

32
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GRO ARE?

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o Gathering
▪ gather all the needed docx for your report
o Recording
▪ record all related info
o Organizing facts
▪ organize them, what will be the 1st statement, body, conclusion, etc.,

33
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Submission of the report that you made and it will be checked by your superior.

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Submitting

34
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WHAT ARE THE STEPS IN THE REPORT WRITING PROCESS?

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Interviewing
Note-taking
Organizing

35
Q

The sequence of events must be followed in order to portray the incident clearly

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Organizing

36
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An investigator takes notes to assist his/her memory with specific details, such as names, dates of birth, serial numbers,
addresses and phone numbers

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Note-taking

37
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  • Since notes are made of all pertinent information during an investigation, they would be of great help especially when
    an investigator is subpoenaed or summoned to appear in court
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Note-taking

38
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Frequently, the first officer at the scene of the crime has the best opportunity to conduct interviews.

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Interviewing

39
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Writing the Narrative are?

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Write for the reader
o That’s why we need to use simple words bcs there are many people who will read it (ex. Students)

Place yourself in his/her position
o put your feet on the shoes of the reader.

• Think about what you have done and what you have yet to do
o Isipin mo yung mga bagay na natapos mo na at isipin mo rin ang mga bagay na hindi mo pa nagawa.

40
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This is a way of reading the proofs of a text and marking corrections to be made
o Double checking to see if your report is free from errors.

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Proof reading