38 Questions
Who can issue administrative instructions in the form of a memorandum?
Only police executives
What is the simplest interpretation of a memorandum?
A note to help the memory
What is the purpose of using the 'bottom line' technique in a routine memorandum?
To enable police executives to know right away what has been done about the problem
How does the tone of a memorandum usually differ?
Based on the rank of the reader
What is the purpose of using 'MEMORANDUM FOR:' in a memorandum?
To address the addressee
What is the main purpose of a memorandum in police organizations?
To inform, answer, record, and transmit information
What comprises the heading of a memorandum?
The material above the first line of the body
What is usually used for the first page of a memorandum?
Printed letterhead stationery
What is a dangling phrase?
A phrase that is not clearly connected to a doer of the action
What is the correct way to correct a dangling phrase?
By making it a complete clause with a subject
What is a paragraph?
A brief composition with one main thought or idea
What is the purpose of a topic sentence?
To express the main idea of the composition
What is the function of supporting details in a paragraph?
To provide evidence for the main idea
What should be done to correct the sentence 'Returned to the crime scene in a disguise as one of the kibitzers.'?
Add a subject to the phrase 'Returned to the crime scene'
What is the main idea of the paragraph about the value of human life?
The value of human life is immeasurable
What is the purpose of identifying the topic sentence and supporting details in a paragraph?
To identify the main idea and evidence
What is the major of the student who wants to be a law enforcer in the future?
BS Criminology
What is the minimum number of times the telephone in the busy police station has rung?
100 times
What happened to the drug addict's body after he gulped three bottles of poison?
It started to become limp
What is the problem with the police car?
It is emitting a strong gas odor
Why did the court clerk look at the person suspiciously?
The person looked like a criminal
What happened to the tiled floor after the bombing?
It was covered with blood and debris
What is the problem with the lawyer and his client?
The client does not want to cooperate with the lawyer
What is the problem with the police report?
It has full of grammatical errors
What was the reported incident that occurred on May 2, 2013?
Robbery
Who reported the incident to the police office?
Juanito de Guzman
What was stolen from the kitchen?
Laptop
Why is it difficult to machine-copy a police blotter?
Because it is too large
What should be done when copying a police blotter entry?
Copy it verbatimly
Who subdued the suspect?
Juanito's father
What is the case number of the reported incident?
2013-0056
What is the age of the suspect?
Minor age
What should be included in the address portion of a message form when sending a message to another line agency addressee?
Handling instructions and the full name of the city or town
How should the title of the chief or head be written in a message addressed to another line agency in the government?
Spelled out in full
What is the format for writing the name of a province in a message addressed to an individual located at a business or home address?
Abbreviated
What is included in the PNP RADIO MESSAGE FORM?
The instruction, the time/date, the precedence action, and the precedence info
What is written in the boxes inside the double line only in the PNP RADIO MESSAGE FORM?
The original fills up
What is the format for writing the name of a city or municipality in a message addressed to another line agency addressee?
Spelled out in full
Study Notes
Correcting Dangling Modifiers
- A dangling modifier is a word or phrase that is not clearly connected to the rest of the sentence.
- To correct a dangling modifier, rephrase the sentence to make it clear who or what is performing the action.
- Examples of corrected sentences:
- Returned to the crime scene in a disguise as one of the kibitzers. → The detective returned to the crime scene in a disguise as one of the kibitzers.
- Prohibited drugs destroy and leaving long-term side effects. → Prohibited drugs can cause long-term side effects and destroy health.
Paragraph Writing
- A paragraph is a brief composition having only one main thought or idea.
- A paragraph is composed of a topic sentence and supporting details.
- The topic sentence contains the main idea or thought of the composition.
- Supporting details substantiate or help develop the main idea expressed in the topic sentence.
Correcting Run-on Sentences
- A run-on sentence is a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation.
- To correct a run-on sentence, use one of the following methods:
- Separate the clauses into two separate sentences.
- Use a period, semicolon, or colon to separate the clauses.
- Use a conjunction to connect the clauses.
Police Report Writing
- A police report should include the date, time, location, and details of the incident.
- The report should be written in a clear and concise manner.
- Example of a police report:
- Date: May 3, 2001
- Time: 8:10 AM
- Location: No. 345 Abella Street, Brgy. Abelle, Naga City
- Incident: Robbery
Memorandum Writing
- A memorandum is a note to help the memory.
- It can be general in application or limited to a specific group or individual.
- Police executives may issue administrative instructions in the form of a memorandum.
- The tone of a memorandum varies depending on the person or persons reading it.
- The parts of a memorandum include:
- The heading
- The body
- The signature
Radio Message Form
- A radio message form is used for communication between police officers.
- The form includes the following:
- Instruction
- For COMCEN signal use
- Security classification
- Precedence action
- Precedence info
- Time/date
- Message
- Routing indicator
- From: (sender's name and title)
- Cite no. (reference number)
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