LESSON 1 Flashcards
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
