U1-T7 fundamentals of report writing

Question 1

Five uses of field notes

Answer 1

1. Preservation of knowledge in written form
2. Foundation of the formal written report
3. Aids in further investigation
4. Evidence in court
5. Documentations of the officers efforts in the field

Question 2

Seven types of information to be recorded in field notes

Answer 2

1. Complete information on victims witnesses and suspects involved
2. Date and time of offense or incident being reported
3. Location of the occurrence
4. Type of place where offense or incident took place
5. Details of the offense or incident being reported
6. Disposition of evidence property in subjects
7. Corresponding report number

Question 3

Six essential questions answered in a report

Answer 3

Who, what, when, where, why, how

Question 4

The four requirements of a well written report

Answer 4

1. Complete
2. factual
3. accurate
4. objective