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LPSCS Report Writing Review
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1
What goes on a Juvenile Report?
offenses by 18 yr olds
offenses by 17 yr olds
offenses by 21 over
offenses by 16 yr olds under
2
Which item is NOT needed in a report
opinions and theories
proper grammar
clear and complete descriptions
good descriptions
3
Which of the following are essential components of a police report?
Location
Time
All the above
Date
4
Pictures and other documents included with a police report
Attachment
Narrative
Supplement
Evidence
5
Police reports should be written in what kind of language?
Second language
Foreign
First language
Slang
6
A report that a police officer writes in the squad car has the potential to make it to what?
Muncipal Court
Toilet
Chief's Desk
Supreme Court
7
The mostly wide used type of police report.
Slang
Narrative
Informative
First Person
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A report for documentation purposes only. An easy report!
Juvenile
Accident
miscellaneous
Incident
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When completing a police report, what leading questions should you ask?
When and How
Where and Why
Who and What
All the above
10
What are reports supposed to accomplish within the Public Safety field?
Communication
Confusion
Stress
Fear
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Your report should tell what happened in the order that the events took place.
Date
Past tense
Chronological
Time
12
What name is given to the person who calls the police to report a problem or crime?
Witness
Suspect
Complainant
Legal custodian
13
January is national what month?
Coffee
Hot Chocolate
Tea
Soup
14
If you are taking a weapons description report, what is needed?
Model and Serial #
Value
All the above
Caliber
15
A report written by the assigned officer, covering the initial investigation for the case.
Juvenile Report
Arrest Report
Incident Report
Initial Report
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Your report should tell what happened in the order that the events took place is referred to as
Time
Chronological order
Past tense
Date
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A report submitted in connection with the investigation by specialists.
Accident
Accident
Supplemental
Initial
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A person thought to be guilty of a crime or offense.
Accomplice
Victim
Witness
Suspect
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What element in writing a police report is of most importance?
Witness
Time
Suspect
Date
20
The best reports are
short and sweet
factual and descriptive
long and interesting
opinionated
21
What holiday is observed in January?
NHL
NBA
MLK
MLB
22
The best police reports have what two qualities?
Clear and correct
Clear and confusing
Clear and offensive
Correct and impressive
23
Along with "who?" and "what?", what other elements must be answered in a police report
Does, Do, & Did?
None of the above
Where, When, Why, & How?
What, Where, Have, & Has?
24
The Miranda v. Arizona decision requires investigators to advise suspects of their rights when?
Suspect is arrested
Suspect is held in custody
Suspect is being asked questions
The suspect is in custody and questioned
25
Most official forms of communication are completed using?
Spreadsheets
Reports
Meetings
Graphs
26
In report writing officers should leave out?
Names
Profanity
Dates
Information
27
Ask questions of someone, especially a suspect or a prisoner closely, aggressively, or formally
Interview
Interrogation
Motivational Talk
Inspirational Speech
28
One way to help with your memory in police report writing is to?
3$ words
All the above
Sketches
Statements
29
When is it acceptable to use profanity, slang, or offensive language in a police report
When you are quoting
When you are angry
On the Weekends
Never
30
Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning
Trustworthy
Factual
Concise
Ambiguous
31
What are three items just as important as OC spray, baton and side arm to police today?
Computer
Pen
All the Above
Paper
32
What standard of proof is necessary to find a defendant guilty as charged?
Beyond a reasonable doubt
Preponderance of the evidence
Clear and convincing evidence
Probable Cause
33
In report writing, what is your target audience?
Police Chief
Judge
Mayor
Jury
34
What is the best angle?
Top
Side
TRY
Bottom
35
A form of abuse, mistreatment or neglect that a child or adult experiences from a family member
Family Feud
Family Violence
Family Ties
Family Guy
36
What is a skill that helps a Public Safety Officials describe things?
observation
gut feeling
spidey-senses
street smarts
37
What famous singer died on January 6th?
Elvis
Tupac
Whitney Houston
David Bowie
38
The term "peace officer" refers to:
Only Correctional Offciers
Only Police
A person requird to watch out for safety
A person vested by law to maintain order to make arrest
39
What does an initial report do?
lays the foundation
convicts the offender
makes an arrest good
solves the crime
40
During you interview your phone goes off...what do you do?
Answer the call and tell the caller you will call back
Answer it and ask the interviewer to step outside
Apologize and turn off the device immediately
Text the caller back
41
When completing the incident report, the narrative will include what three items?
Closing
All the above
Chronologial facts
Opening
42
What is the section called of an incident report that tells a story about the case?
Narrative Section
Offender Section
Offense Section
Victim Section
43
"On (DATE) I, Officer Smith responded to (LOCATION) in reference to (CRIME)" is......?
When, Where, & How
Who, What, & How
When, Where, & What
How, What , & When
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During a job interview, it is important to?
First two
Use good grammar
Use slang
Exhibit critical thinking skills
45
What flower is January's symbol?
Tulip
Carnation
Daisy
Rose
