Report Writing

What is a skill in law enforcement that helps an officer describe things?

• Observation

• Memory

• Picture taking skills

• Binoculars

What is a use of a police report?

• Allows passing of the case from one officer to another

• Helps a department stay organized

• Provides a factual record of work done on a case

• All of the above

What kind of report will an investigator do when he does something on a case he received from a beat officer's report?

• Initial report

• Supplemental report

• Attachment of report

• Incident report

What kind of report will begin the investigation of criminal matters?

• Supplemental report

• Attachment of report

• Arrest report

• Offense report

Which of the following could be an initial report?

• a) Supplemental report

• b) Attachment of report

• c) Arrest report

• d) Incident report

• Both c and d

What kind of report is an incident report?

• Initial report

• Supplement report

• Attachment of report

• Arrest report

Which of the following would be considered an attachment to a report?

• Supplemental report

• Photos

• Arrest report

• Incident report

What style of report is the most widely used and sets forth information in a logical manner or sequence?

• Narrative

• Chronological

• Specialized

• None of the above

What is needed in a report?

• Clear and complete sentences

• Proper grammar

• Good descriptions

• All of the above

What type of initial report is for documentation purposes only?

• Offense report

• Incident report

• Arrest report

• Photos