LESSON 1 Flashcards
(31 cards)
An account or statement describing in detail an event, situation, or the like, usually as the result of observation, injury, ec.
Report in general
It is a permanent record of activities, events or occurrences used by leaders and managers as basis in making administrative and operational decisions.
Report 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 decisions makers to resolve the subject of inquiry.
Report within a public safety organization
It is a proof that you do your job.
Report
It serves as basis for prosecution.
Report
serve as source of statistical information.
Report
Serves as reference for development of operational strategies, policy changes and training program formulation.
Report
Source of stories by newspaper and media.
Report
It is considered technical writing, and as such, one needs to develop special skills and techniques.
Police report writing
It is the backbone of criminal investigation and prosecution.
Police report writing
An effective writer must use correct English, and must point directly to the written communication to save readers from reading unnecessary words.
Clarity/Clear
In writing a report, all facts and information whether favorable or unfavorable to the concerned subject should be included.
Accuracy
Proper note taking techniques can assure one to write complete reports.
Completeness
One should use simple words so the reader will know exactly what he/she needs to know.
Clarity/Clear
One must restrict his/her report to the facts of the incident as one saw it or as victims and witnesses reported them.
Accuracy
It is achieved by omitting materials or information that is useless, irrelevant, and redundant.
Brevity/Concise
Most sentences in police reports are consist of how many words?
12 to 15 words
The investigation must not be influenced by emotion, personal prejudice or opinion.
Fairness/Objectivity/Factual
A writer should always base his reports on facts.
Fairness/Objectivity/Factual
Avoid reporting opinions, inferences, suppositions or hearsay as though they were facts.
Fairness/Objectivity/Factual
A good writer must be precise and specific in writing his or her report and should avoid ideas that could mislead the reader.
Specificity
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
Any activity that a writer engages in prior to the actual writing of the draft.
Pre-Writing
