Results and Reports of Investigation

Question 0

What are the seven key points regarding report writing?

Answer 0

1. Use short sentences
2. Use short paragraphs
3. Use simple words
4. Be accurate
5. Be clear
6. Conceal confidential information
7. Be a fact finder

Question 1

What are the five key components that should be in an investigative report?

Answer 1

1. Administrative information
2. Summary
3. Narrative
4. Conclusion
5. Enclosures

Question 2

Confessions and statements must be _____

Answer 2

Voluntary

Question 3

What is the prescribed format for confessions or statements?

Answer 3

There is none

Question 4

What was the person giving the statement be appropriately advised of?

Answer 4

His/her rights

Question 5

How should a waiver of rights be documented?

Answer 5

In writing

Question 6

Why is it preferable to have a statement typed?

Answer 6

Because many handwritten statements are difficult to read

Question 7

A _______ statement is not as good as one that is _____, but may be of value.

Answer 7

Unsigned

Signed

Question 8

Copies of an investigative report should only be distributed on what kind of basis?

Answer 8

Need to know

Question 9

There is a possibility that a report of investigation or other documentation will be subject to discovery by means of how?

Answer 9

Subpoena during litigation