report writing

Question 1

what is the span of hours on the “date/time occurred” box…

Answer 1

a span of 12 hours is the maximum

Question 2

are turkeys considered livestock

Answer 2

no

Question 3

a written report shall be maintained for a period of

Answer 3

1 year and 1 month from date received

Question 4

a nora report is used when

Answer 4

a deputy decides no further action is required

Question 5

to close a report exceptional

Answer 5

the identity of the suspect must be made, an aod report is completed, or enough information to support an arrest or charge a suspect

Question 6

EDP stands for

Answer 6

electronic data processing

Question 7

when shall a MO sheet be completed

Answer 7

all felonies and petty thefts involving precious metals

Question 8

an edp code is not required on a supplemental report unless

Answer 8

it differs from the original reported crime

Question 9

“times reported” is / is not required on a supp

Answer 9

not required on a supplemental report

Question 10

an effective law enforcement report should quote the suspect…

Answer 10

quote the suspect whenever possible to provide factual and clear information

Question 11

the use of the personal pronoun I in a law enforcement report is acceptable

Answer 11

only if it is easier to identify the person taking the action

Question 12

while preparing a report on a violation of the law the most important

Answer 12

is the exact nature of the violation

Question 13

the narrative report should follow

Answer 13

a clear pattern of time relationship

Question 14

clarity of a report is improved to the extent that one does the following…

Answer 14

employ technical terms whenever possible

Question 15

the 4 best combination of qualities for good report writing is

Answer 15

completeness, conciseness, clearness, and correctness

Question 16

a signed statement is

Answer 16

not acceptable in court

Question 17

in an order to show cause in divorce cases the return to the court shall be made in

Answer 17

5 days

Question 18

in the service of a personal property attachment

Answer 18

forcible entry cannot be made

Question 19

a writ of attachment must be returned to the court of issuance within

Answer 19

15 days

Question 20

the return of a writ must occur no later than

Answer 20

30 days

Question 21

an unlawful detainer is

Answer 21

a plaintiffs suit for possession and eviction of a tenant

Question 22

which sentence is correct:

a. “your first check will come next month”, the social worker said.
b. “your first check will come next month,” the social worker said.
c. “your first check will come next month, the social worker said”.
d. your first check will come next month the social worker said.

Answer 22

b. “your first check will come next month,” the social worker said.

Question 23

which sentence is correct?

a. Just remember, its not you’re problem.
b. Whose going to clean up the mess.
c. It’s going to occur sometime in July.
d. It just does’nt make sense.

Answer 23

c. It’s going to occur sometime in July.

Question 24

which word is spelled incorrectly?

a. lien
b. judgment
c. occurrence
d. occasion

Answer 24

b. judgment