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Report writing Ch03 and Ch04 Quiz withcomplete solutions
When are supplemental reports filed? - Answers -When a follow-up report or attachment
needs to be added to the original report.
The purpose of a face sheet is _____. - Answers -To offer a quick reference to the
reader about what is in the report
Once the reporting officer submits the report, who is the first person to read and review
it for potential prosecution? - Answers -The first line supervisor
A narrative case report is usually completed in what order? - Answers -chronological
The length of a narrative report should be _____. - Answers -Determined by the
accurate and precise documentation of the incident
When writing a narrative report, _____. - Answers -all the above: Use present tense so
readers can picture what you are describing;
Use careful punctuation and grammar;
Use working names such as "victim 1" and "victim 2" to protect a victim's identity
The narrative case report is an essential element for _____________ in the prosecution
of criminals. - Answers -All of the above: The prosecutor; The jury; The reporting police
officer
Identify the errors in the following portion of a narrative report.
On Wednesday, September 30 2015, this officer responded to 222 Hill St., reference a
loud noise complaint. Upon arrival at 2235 hours, I met with the complainant, Mrs. Rose
Foxwood, who indicated that the neighbor residing at, 220 Hill St, had a canine that
incessantly barked. Mrs. Foxwood indicated, that she only wanted this officer to speak
with the violator and have him bring his canine indoors. This officer then spoke with the
resident of 220 Hill St; one Mr. Mark Mills. Mark indicated, that his k-9, Borris, was not
barking and that Rose was crazy. Mark agreed to bring Borris into the house for the
night. - Answers -Written in third person, inconsistent wording, complex wording,
punctuation errors
The purpose of the body (or narrative) of the report is _____. - Answers -To document
what happened at the incident and what actions the officer took.
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