Field notes correct answers brief notations concerning specific events and circumstances that are
recorded while fresh in the officer's mind and used to prepare a report.
Uses for field notes correct answers rovides basis for report
Uses for field notes correct answers Reduces need to re-contact parties involved
Uses for field notes correct answers Provides greater accuracy relative to time, statements, and
events than memory alone
Potential problems with field notes correct answers non-police information, e.g., personal
comments, should not be included.
Potential problems with field notes correct answers field notes are not intended for use in court.
However, if brought to and used in court, they are subject to court scrutiny. If placed into
evidence, they may not be available to you until released by the court.
Potential problems with field notes correct answers be very careful when transferring
information from your field notes to your report to ensure there are no impeachable
inconsistencies between the two. In other words, your field notes and report must be consistent.
observes correct answers The better an officer ________ things, the better the officer can
describe them.
Observation correct answers All five senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell) are used in
___________.
frequently correct answers Since all of the senses must be sharp for peace officers to do their job,
they should _______ practice using different senses at various times to improve each of them.
, describe correct answers The peace officer must be able to _______ people, places, and things by
using specific, clear, and vivid language.
people correct answers Describing ______ is the most difficult. Include all descriptive
characteristics of persons, such as their manner of speaking or walking, their movements, or the
things they are carrying.
places correct answers ______ should be described beginning at one point then proceeding in
one direction, such as left-to-right or top-to-bottom, to ensure that the description is thorough and
systematic.
things correct answers When describing _______, look for all distinguishing marks and anything
that might be compared or related to a commonly known thing or idea. Look for color, size,
shape, texture, location, and type.
types of information that should be entered into the officer's field notebook correct answers
Date(s) and time(s)
Exact location of occurrence
Persons involved (e.g., witnesses, other officers)
Other possible information
types of information that should be entered into the officer's field notebook correct answers
Other property
Vehicles
Describe suspects and victims
Persons
Persons correct answers • Suspect(s)
• Victim(s)