Interviewing and Report Writing Chapter 4

"A normal continuous form detailing a chronological sequence of events" is know as?

What are three general categories of law enforcement incident reports?

An oath is not a pledge to tell the truth about and incident.

Inaccurate information may result in_____or______.

Words that are easily confused in use and spelling are called?

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

What are the stages involved in the interview process?

Establish rapport, state the purpose of the interview, and use quiet tone of voice deals with?

Completing your report as soon as possible after an incident refers to?

A report that is said to be clear and allow only one interpretation of each sentence's meaning is said to have _________

The majority of people who will read your report_____.

A report that is brief, accurate and to the point is said to have

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

The_______is one of the most misused punctuation marks.

____ is the most traditional method for documenting an interview. Process of writing down brief pieces of information.

Taking notes during an interview is______and must be done with care.

The process of Selecting appropriate words and using them properly, Refers to?

The goal of the interview is to?

Paragraphs containing specific details, pertinent information, and elements of a crime?

Make sure the verb tense is consistent; correct sentence structure, and written in active voice

When preparing reports always use______English.

Every report_____.

This can help an interviewee remember an event using sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch?

_____ is a person's permanent record, verbal or written, that explains and incident.

What are some physiological signs of deception?

Mimicking the interviewee's speech pattern, gestures, or body language is defined as?

An interview is a conversation with a person who has knowledge of an event or individual - Non-Custodial?

Do not include jargon, slang, textspeak, and_____in your final report.

What is the commonly accepted abbreviation for the word "without?"

This statement provides written and oral facts under oath with a penalty of perjury?

_____are brief statements indicating that you heard what was said, and want to hear more.

Grouping information by categories such as witnesses, victims, suspects, and weapons used

Written statements and recorded devices receive_____treatment to interview field notes.

Note-taking includes _____, which is a person’s written version of an incident or occurrence.

There are limitations that an officer can say or do in an interview except?

When note taking, it's important to ask the interviewee questions such as name, address, and___

Organize facts______by sorting information by date and time from the first event to the last.

To evaluate a report for errors, consider the following.

A sworn Statement is either written or oral facts provided under oath, and with a penalty of perjury

Avoid using______voice at all costs.

An interrogation is a custodial meeting where the interviewee may not be free to leave.

Florida Law allows a person to make an_______instead of an oath.

______consists of informal, non-standard words often used by regional or specific groups.

Language that includes text messages and digital communications.

A_____is a person's permanent record, verbal or written that explains an incident?

What are the three types of basic interview techniques?

To present a clear narrative, a report must contain.

Having a good and professional vocabulary is______when writing a report.

Which Florida Statute gives officer authority to administer oaths?

When formulating the order of people to interview, who should be second to be interviewed?

An______is a custodial meeting where the interviewees may not be free to leave.

____is a solemn and formal declaration made in place of an oath.

To make a sentence, you need_____and_____.

Words that are confusing in the use and spelling but sound the same with different meanings.

Establishing control of the interview, keeping composure, and re-approaching later deals with?

The last step in writing a report is the?

A report that Includes the facts of the incident by the who, what, when, where, why, how, and action taken has?

Proper punctuation, correct comma placement, appropriate apostrophes, and quotations evaluates?

An abbreviation for victim is?

The______states the subject's action, existence or state of being.

What should you never state in your report?

An abbreviation for Male is?

During the______stage, you will obtain information about the incident from the interviewee.

____ is a solemn and formal declaration made in place of an oath.

All reports written by law enforcement officers should be written in the____?