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?

    <p>Motor vehicle registration details</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Clear and factual information following a specific order</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Explain all abbreviations clearly</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Biased</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what order should a narrative report generally be written?

    <p>Chronological order of the crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Subtitles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The investigating officer's name</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To aid in understanding the scene and situation surrounding it</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Contradictory or omitted facts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an officer do before submitting a written report?

    <p>Both A and C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a case folder contain, where applicable?

    <p>Offense reports, supplemental reports, evidence receipts, lab reports, witness statements, and disposition information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a source of government records?

    <p>Marriage/Divorce records</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Miscellaneous Incident Exception Report</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Impeachment by contradiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Personal records</p> Signup and view all the answers

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