Chapter 4: Interview and Report Writing

All of the following are proper uses of commas except:

Questions that elicit as much information as possible about an incident is..

Vocabulary used in a profession that has meaning only to the people who work in that particular profession.

Miranda decided that:

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

Gathering information about an incident or call to service is not just recording facts but also...

Tries to recreate the event, either physically or psychologically

What helps you remember facts, complete a report, and prepare for a deposition or trial?

Physiological signs of nervousness, stress, and deception include all of the following except:

A traumatic event can distort the victim's perception of time and distance

Written statements or audio - or - video recorded statements should be made under:

Expresses actions, states of being

"Montero struck Crawford with a frying pan" is an example of

The right to remain silent and the right to have an attorney present when being questioned by law enforcement...

The three stages of a planned interview:

What are typographical errors in report writing?

Point of view: Example of third person

Appropriately matching another person's speech patterns, gestures, body language, mannerisms, or posture

Use a ....... to separate nonessential phrases in a sentence

Describes, identifies, or quantifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

Which sentence is written more concise?

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

Write your reports in a .... voice

Your notes should answer the basic questions of:

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

All of the following are examples of Jargon except:

To present a clear narrative, a report should contain an Introduction, a body, and a conclusion

If you pull over a sovereign citizen, what should you do? (Pandolfi answers only)

A report reflects ........ and ......., not only in writing skills, but in all aspects of law enforcement work

Comes from text messages and digital communications:

Most law enforcement reports are written in Future tense because the events have already happened

Once the Miranda warnings are required, you should read the rights one at a time....

After you complete a report, turn it in by ..... , unless your agency's policies state other-wise

There is no limit to the number of times you can interview a child

Questioning initiated by law enforcement that is directly or indirectly intended to elicit an incriminating response:

VO hit Smolko...(HIT is what part of speech in this sentence)

Consists of informal, nonstandard words often used by regional or specific groups

Another word for interrogating or questioning a suspect:

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

Interviewee provides written or oral facts under oath or with a penalty of perjury

VO hit Smolko. ....(VO is what part of speech in the sentence)

The introduction fo a report usually includes all of the following except:

An electronic recording can be beneficial because...

Organizing information by category minimizes the risk of...

The solemn and formal promise, often invoking God as witness, to tell the truth regarding what one says or intends to do

Mirroring, minimal encouragers, and cognitive interviewing are..

An effective report should be well-written and demonstrate....

During the warm-up stage, you will establish rapport and build an understanding with the interviewee

Open-ended questions are asked to elicit Yes or No responses

What is Breachers favorite color?

What is the best sponsored Agency?

The narrative with the detailed chronological account of the incident is:

Class 144

Once advised of their rights, ...... is preferred but not required

Where did Breacher lose his guns?

An Affirmation is...

VO hit Smolko.. (SMOLKO is what part of speech in the sentence)

All of following are not considered custody except:

Names, Persons, places, things, actions, qualities, beliefs

Be familiar with your agency's or state attorney's office ..... when using audio or video recordings during an interview

If you are wearing a body camera, the Florida Statutes allow you to request to review the recorded footage from camera.

A group of words that lacks a subject, verb, or object or fails to express a complete thought

Generally, you will interview the complainant or victim first, followed by witnesses.

When you write a report, be...

A brief statement that indicates that you heard what the interviewee said and want to hear more:

Describes a noun or a pronoun

Whenever possible, interview each person in...

A written document that gives information about an event, situation, occurrence, or incident

In passive voice, the ..... and .... switch places

When you write in active voice, you tell the reader who or what is performing the action

Acts as a substitute for a noun

Interviewing that includes maintaining a demeanor that is reassuring, empathetic, and non-judgmental.

"The subject jumped OUT of the car, went OVER the wall, and ran INTO the store" (Out, over, and Into) are examples of..

Explains how you resolved the situation and describes how you handled the information you obtained:

Which of the following is allowed during an interview:

Until the Miranda case, the law presumed....

Organize information by category. Examples of categories are all of the following except:

A person may object to taking an oath because of a religious or philosophical belief. Instead, the person can make an:

You will not administer an oath or affirmation when a person provides a statement

During the closing stage, you will get information about the incident from the intervieee

A person deprived of freedom in a significant way is...

One disadvantage to electronic recordings of an interview..

A ...... is a conversation with a person who has knowledge of an event or individual..

A well written report accomplishes...

During the primary stage, you will conclude the interview

A detailed account of an incident and events related to the incident

Who is most likely to be arrested for excessive force during FTO training?

The process of planning who to interview and for what purpose

Keep all interview recordings as evidence