BLE 22-01 Interview and Report Writing

Most law enforcement reports are written in past tense.

Selelct the correct sentence that demonstrates the comma rule to seperate items in a series of three or more items.

Most of the time, you will use cognitive interviewing on sexual assault victims.

A_______ is a detailed account of an incident and events related to the incident.

Expresses actions, states of being.

Select the correct sentence that demonstrates the use of a comma to introduce a quote.

What actions did you take, describes the actions officers have taken during the investigation.

Select the correct part of speech. "The officer ran after the suspect" "ran"

Select the corrrect part of speech. "They stopped the car." "They"

Florida Statutes require that you make a "reasonable effort" to contact a parent or guardian, when taking a juvenille...

Four elements to the Miranda decision: Custody, interrogation, understanding, and free and voluntary waiving of rights.

A solemn and formal promise, often invoking God as a witness, to tell the truth.

If two complete sentences are not joined by a coordinating conjunction, use________ to seperate them.

During this stage of an interview, you will establish rapport, build an understanding. Remain proffessional and imparti.

Select the correct sentence that demonstrates proper use of a comma.

The reports you prepare__________ public record.

Select the correct part of speech. "Officer Wilson and I approached the car." "and"

_____ ended questions encourage conversation and require the interviewee to think, reflect, and provide their opinion.

You will be required to take_______ from witnesses, suspects, victims, or anyone who has information about a crime or….

Acts as a substitute for a noun

_____ specifies how an incident occurred

A _______ is a persons permanent record, oral or written, that explains and incident.

________ are brief statements that indicate that you heard what the interviewee said and want to hear more. Ex: "Go on".

In a situation when the officer writes the interviewee's statement....... and asks them sign the statement or?

When a suspect voluntarily gives information, without having been read their rights.

Typically, the suspect is the last person you will interview.

These type of questions usually require a specific response, usually a "yes" or "no". Use these to get specific info..

During this stage of an interview you will get information. Begin by asking open ended questions to collect as much.....

You_____ use jargon, slang, and / or abbreviations when taking notes.

describes, identifies or quantifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb.

________ is vocabulary used in a proffession, that has meaning to only those who work in that proffession. Ex: 10-50.

Handcuffing a person or otherwise restricting their movement so that they are not free to leave is considered__________.

A solemn and formal declaration in place of an oath. Taken to avoid religious implications.

Select the correct part of speech. "The subject ran quickly." "quickly"

" John was struck with a frying pan by Ann," Is an example of __________ voice.

If a suspect invokes only their right to remain silent, you may renitiate questioning after a.........

When writing a narrative, be sure to use _________

The three main parts of a report narrative are?

A witnessing_______ should notarize the written statement (in a situation when the officer writes the interviewees stat.

Person, places, things, names.

When is a report due?

Describes the information regarding the nature of the incident.

______: specifies how an incident occurred. This should include what object was used to commit the offense.

Selelct the correct sentence that demonstrates the use of a comma to seperate unimportant phrases in a sentence.

_______ tries to recreate the event, either physically or physcologically, to enhance memory recall.

" The officer saw," " The officer spoke," and " The officer arrived"

Avoid asking leading questions.

When an interviewee makes a _________, they provide written or oral facts under oath of with a penalty of perjury.

Describes a noun or a pronoun.

An interviewee that speaks another language may write the statement in their own language.

Links words and phrases and provides temporal, spatial, and logical relationships.

" Witnessed a bank robbery in progress while on patrol". Is an example of a?

______ consists of informal, non-standard words often used by regional or specific groups. Ex: "You got beef".

Select the correct part of speech. "The officer stopped the car." "Officer"

During this interview stage, you will summarize your information collected and, ask any follow-up questions as needed.

What two elements need to be present before reading Miranda warnings.

The waiver ensures the suspect understands their rights and will speak with you.

_______ questions usually produce only “yes” or “no” answers.

Write your reports in _________voice, rather than__________voice

Select the correct part of speech. "The short woman was also running." "short"

Increased perspiration is an example of a physiological change.

Indicators that an interviewee might be hiding information are....

_______ is the process of writing down information concerning an incident, event, activity, or statement.

_____ describes the reason for an incident and is sometimes called the motive.

This comes from text message; abbreviations, acronyms, or initials. Ex: Lol, idk, wyd tn

This form of coversation with a person, is not an arrest situation and, the person is free to leave

An_____ consists of questioning initiated by law enforcment that is directly or indirectly intended to elicit an incrim.

The interview limitations consist of, not making threats, not promising leniancy, and not creating physical evidence...

Audio and video recordings cannot be used as evidence in court.

______ lists and describes everyone who may have information or may be involved in an incident.

_______ involves the rules and guidelines that govern a language's usage.

You may reinitiate contact with the suspect if they experience a break in police custody of atleast _____ days.

" I saw, " "I spoke," and "I arrived."

The______ of an incident is a legal requirement regarding the statute of limitation and the right to a speedy trial.

Select the correct sentence that demonstrates the use of a comma between two or more adjectives.

_______ is appropriately matching another person's speech patterns, gestures, body language, mannerisms, or posture.

When you write in_____ voice, you tell the reader who or what is performing the action, what the action is......

Foot tapping is an example of a physiological change.

______ is a legal requirement that verifies the jurisdiction.

Connects words with other words or clauses.

If an interviewee gives a written statement but refuses to sign it, note “______” at the bottom of the statement.

In _______ voice the subject of the sentence comes after the verb.

Select the correct sentence that demonstrates the use of a comma between two or more adjectives.

Select the correct part of speech. "The subject jumped out of the car and over the wall." "out" "over"

The perception of the suspect can be used to determine "custody."