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LEO Report Writing: Questions & Answers (Rated A+)
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LEO Report Writing: Questions & Answers (Rated A+)The primary method for documenting an interview is Right Ans - Taking
accurate notes
Writing down brief pieces of information concerning an incident, event,
activity, or statement. Right Ans - Note Taking
What help officers remember facts, complete the final investigative report,
and prepare for deposition or trial. Right Ans - Notes
The primary documents an officer will use when writing reports. Right Ans
- Field notes
Field notes should include the following basic facts: Right Ans - Where,
When, Who, Why & Actions Taken by the officer, How and What happened.
A legal requirement which proves jurisdiction and is the location of an
incident Right Ans - The Where
The first letters of the words "victim," "suspect," or "witness" are used as
abbreviations, they should be circled ..why? Right Ans - To avoid confusion
noncustodial meeting where information is obtained from a person. Right
Ans - An interview is
Information obtained from a person and referred to as interrogation. Right
Ans - Custodial meeting,
collect facts and establish what occurred during an incident. Right Ans -
The purpose of an interview
What process determines whom to interview, when to interview them, the
order in which to interview them, where to interview them, what information
to obtain, and how to record the interviews Right Ans - Pre-interview
process
Should be documented. Agency and local court policies may limit the number
of times a child can be interviewed; officers should be familiar with these
, policies. Right Ans - Interviews with children, whether they are considered
victims or suspects
Establish rapport,confirm the interviewee's observations and statements.
Right Ans - Cooperative interviewee
Ask direct questions, do not confuse or frustrate the interviewee. Right Ans
- Cooperative interviewee
Establish control of the interview,keep your composure. Right Ans -
Uncooperative interviewee
Establish rapport.
State the purpose of the interview. Speak in a subdued tone of voice. Right
Ans - Reluctant interviewee
Establish control of the interview.
Maintain a neutral demeanor.
Do not argue with the interviewee. Right Ans - Hostile interviewee
Be patient. Ask closed-ended questions to redirect the interviewee back to the
subject of the interview. Right Ans - Talkative interviewee
Someone who reports a crime or alleges that a crime has been committed is
called Right Ans - Complainant
Someone who provides information in confidence about a crime, either from a
sense of civic duty with the expectation of personal benefit, and whose
identity is normally not disclosed Right Ans - Confidential informant
What is usually conducted at the scene, but if necessary can be completed
after leaving the scene of an incident Right Ans - General rule for
interviews
How can one encourage conversation and require the interviewees to think,
reflect, and provide their opinions and feelings. Right Ans - Open ended
question
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