Report Writting Flashcards
What are the two main goals in report writing?
Professionalism
Communication
What are ways report writing is important to officers?
For review prior to a hearing
Can be basis of cross examination
Portrays professionalism
What is Brady vs Maryland?
It’s any material that tends to negate or mitigate guilt or punishment or impeach a witness
What is the acronym for GROWE?
G-gather the facts R-record the facts O-organize the facts W-write the report E- evaluate the report
Where are measure 11 crimes required to be recorded?
Law enforcement facilities Courthouses Jails Detention centers Juvenile centers
What steps are in gathering the information!
Began gathering ASAP, data is gathered thru methods of investigations, interview and interrogation
What steps are in recording the information?
Start recording the facts ASAP, the most important information is vital and may be fleeting
What are some benefits of recording the information?
Permanent record
Helpful to review during report writing
Captures all events
What are downsides to having a recorder?
Don’t rely on sole means of writing reports
Challenged by defense
Notification if recordings could be forgotten
What are some facts in organizing a report?
Organizing helps present it in a logical order
Organizes facts
What are some facts in writing a report?
Factual, well organized
Write in first person
What are keys to evaluating the report?
Is the report fact based
Is the reasoning sound
Does it contain significant information
What information might be on a face sheet in report writing?
Date/time of occurrence
Location
Type of crime
Involved parties
What info is used for the mentioned statement in a report?
A list of all involved
Contacts/address/numbers
What their involvement is
What info goes in a narrative?
Chronological order
Sequence of events
Describe events
