Elements of a Complete Narrative Report

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Why is it important to record personal notes based on the nature of a complaint or situation?

To make the officer's job easier

To serve as evidence in case of serious complaints or situations (correct)

To increase the number of written reports

To impress superiors with detailed notes

What is the recommended method for maintaining notes in a notebook?

Writing personal comments to add context

Combining notes from different cases

Keeping notes concise and complete (correct)

Sharing the notebook with colleagues

Why is it important to write a concise and factual account of witness and complainant interviews?

To confuse the reader with unnecessary details

To include all pertinent information for clarity (correct)

To make the report more interesting to read

To save time by skipping details

What sources of information are mentioned for written reports?

Motor vehicle registration details (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the proper content and sequence of information for a police report?

Clear and factual information following a specific order (C) Signup and view all the answers

How should an officer handle abbreviations if using shorthand in field notes?

Explain all abbreviations clearly (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a desirable element of an acceptable narrative report?

Biased (C) Signup and view all the answers

In what order should a narrative report generally be written?

Chronological order of the crime (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should a well-written narrative report make generous use of?

Subtitles (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a necessary element of a complete report?

The investigating officer's name (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of graphically depicting a crime scene in a narrative report?

To aid in understanding the scene and situation surrounding it (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a desirable element of a narrative report?

Contradictory or omitted facts (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should an officer do before submitting a written report?

Both A and C (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should a case folder contain, where applicable?

Offense reports, supplemental reports, evidence receipts, lab reports, witness statements, and disposition information (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a source of government records?

Marriage/Divorce records (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of report should be prepared for a case involving an animal?

Miscellaneous Incident Exception Report (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of impeachment occurs when contradictory or inconsistent statements are made when testifying or in reports?

Impeachment by contradiction (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of record maintained by law enforcement agencies?

Personal records (D) Signup and view all the answers