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Which voice should be used to refer to oneself in police reports?
Which voice should be used to refer to oneself in police reports?
- Passive voice
- First person voice (correct)
- Active voice
- Third person voice
What should be used to describe events in police reports?
What should be used to describe events in police reports?
- Third person voice
- Active voice (correct)
- Passive voice
- Present tense
In military time, what does 1800 hours represent?
In military time, what does 1800 hours represent?
- 10 PM
- 6 PM (correct)
- 12 PM
- 8 AM
In police reports, what should be used instead of 'home' or 'house'?
In police reports, what should be used instead of 'home' or 'house'?
What should be used instead of 'crime' in police reports?
What should be used instead of 'crime' in police reports?
What is the correct military time for 11:30 PM?
What is the correct military time for 11:30 PM?
Which of the following is an example of using active voice?
Which of the following is an example of using active voice?
What should be used instead of 'teen' or 'youth' in police reports?
What should be used instead of 'teen' or 'youth' in police reports?
What are the key questions that must be answered in a police report?
What are the key questions that must be answered in a police report?
What is the estimated percentage of a patrol officer’s time spent on writing reports?
What is the estimated percentage of a patrol officer’s time spent on writing reports?
Who are the potential readers of police reports besides other officers?
Who are the potential readers of police reports besides other officers?
What should all police reports be written in?
What should all police reports be written in?
What details should be included at the start of a police report?
What details should be included at the start of a police report?
What are some of the things needed to do a police report?
What are some of the things needed to do a police report?
How can incomplete or inaccurate police reports impact cases?
How can incomplete or inaccurate police reports impact cases?
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Study Notes
Writing Format in Police Reports
- First-person voice is used to refer to oneself.
- Events are described in the third-person voice for objectivity.
Military Time Conversions
- 1800 hours represents 6:00 PM.
- 11:30 PM is correctly written as 2330 hours.
Terminology in Police Reports
- Use "residence" instead of "home" or "house."
- Replace "crime" with "offense."
- Use "juvenile" instead of "teen" or "youth."
Key Elements of Police Reports
- Essential questions to answer include who, what, when, where, and how.
- Include relevant details such as time, date, location, and involved parties at the beginning of the report.
- The report should be written in a clear and concise manner.
Time Management for Officers
- Approximately 25% of a patrol officer's time is spent on writing reports.
Audience for Police Reports
- Besides fellow officers, potential readers include attorneys, judges, insurance companies, and victims.
Implications of Report Quality
- Incomplete or inaccurate reports can negatively impact cases, leading to misunderstandings or lack of evidence.
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