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Who can issue administrative instructions in the form of a memorandum?
Who can issue administrative instructions in the form of a memorandum?
What is the simplest interpretation of a memorandum?
What is the simplest interpretation of a memorandum?
What is the purpose of using the 'bottom line' technique in a routine memorandum?
What is the purpose of using the 'bottom line' technique in a routine memorandum?
How does the tone of a memorandum usually differ?
How does the tone of a memorandum usually differ?
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What is the purpose of using 'MEMORANDUM FOR:' in a memorandum?
What is the purpose of using 'MEMORANDUM FOR:' in a memorandum?
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What is the main purpose of a memorandum in police organizations?
What is the main purpose of a memorandum in police organizations?
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What comprises the heading of a memorandum?
What comprises the heading of a memorandum?
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What is usually used for the first page of a memorandum?
What is usually used for the first page of a memorandum?
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What is a dangling phrase?
What is a dangling phrase?
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What is the correct way to correct a dangling phrase?
What is the correct way to correct a dangling phrase?
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What is a paragraph?
What is a paragraph?
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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?
What is the purpose of a topic sentence?
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What is the function of supporting details in a paragraph?
What is the function of supporting details in a paragraph?
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What should be done to correct the sentence 'Returned to the crime scene in a disguise as one of the kibitzers.'?
What should be done to correct the sentence 'Returned to the crime scene in a disguise as one of the kibitzers.'?
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What is the main idea of the paragraph about the value of human life?
What is the main idea of the paragraph about the value of human life?
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What is the purpose of identifying the topic sentence and supporting details in a paragraph?
What is the purpose of identifying the topic sentence and supporting details in a paragraph?
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What is the major of the student who wants to be a law enforcer in the future?
What is the major of the student who wants to be a law enforcer in the future?
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What is the minimum number of times the telephone in the busy police station has rung?
What is the minimum number of times the telephone in the busy police station has rung?
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What happened to the drug addict's body after he gulped three bottles of poison?
What happened to the drug addict's body after he gulped three bottles of poison?
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What is the problem with the police car?
What is the problem with the police car?
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Why did the court clerk look at the person suspiciously?
Why did the court clerk look at the person suspiciously?
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What happened to the tiled floor after the bombing?
What happened to the tiled floor after the bombing?
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What is the problem with the lawyer and his client?
What is the problem with the lawyer and his client?
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What is the problem with the police report?
What is the problem with the police report?
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What was the reported incident that occurred on May 2, 2013?
What was the reported incident that occurred on May 2, 2013?
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Who reported the incident to the police office?
Who reported the incident to the police office?
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What was stolen from the kitchen?
What was stolen from the kitchen?
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Why is it difficult to machine-copy a police blotter?
Why is it difficult to machine-copy a police blotter?
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What should be done when copying a police blotter entry?
What should be done when copying a police blotter entry?
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Who subdued the suspect?
Who subdued the suspect?
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What is the case number of the reported incident?
What is the case number of the reported incident?
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What is the age of the suspect?
What is the age of the suspect?
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What should be included in the address portion of a message form when sending a message to another line agency addressee?
What should be included in the address portion of a message form when sending a message to another line agency addressee?
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How should the title of the chief or head be written in a message addressed to another line agency in the government?
How should the title of the chief or head be written in a message addressed to another line agency in the government?
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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?
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?
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What is included in the PNP RADIO MESSAGE FORM?
What is included in the PNP RADIO MESSAGE FORM?
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What is written in the boxes inside the double line only in the PNP RADIO MESSAGE FORM?
What is written in the boxes inside the double line only in the PNP RADIO MESSAGE FORM?
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What is the format for writing the name of a city or municipality in a message addressed to another line agency addressee?
What is the format for writing the name of a city or municipality in a message addressed to another line agency addressee?
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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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Practice correcting dangling phrases and fusing clauses into single sentences. Improve your grammar skills with exercises on sentence structure and clarity.
