Chapter 3:Writing Effective Reports – Flashcards
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What is the most important step in writing a report?
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• Well structured, Organization and planning • Followed by content and form
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In a police report, a majority of statements should be what?
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• The basic purpose of the reports are to collect facts.
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Does a well-written police report have any effect on a guilty plea?
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yes
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Do reporters ever get to read police reports?
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yes
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What kind of reports require an explanation of what the "probable cause" was?
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