FLORIDA BASIC RECRUIT TRAINING
PROGRAM (CHAPTER 4)ACCURATE
100%
What does the primary responding officer do? - ANSWERPrepares the offense-incident
report and the probable cause affidavit.
Note Taking - ANSWERThe act or process of writing down brief pieces of information
concerning an incident, event, activity, or statement.
What do notes help officers do? - ANSWERRemember facts, a person's exact
statement, complete the final investigative report, and prepare for deposition or trial.
Documentation also helps other officers, who may later be involved in a case.
When is the best time to begin taking notes? - ANSWEREarly in the interview and
investigation.
When taking notes what facts about the interviewee is important to include? -
ANSWERName, address, date of birth, and other basic facts.
What are some additional ways to take notes? - ANSWERWritten statements and
recorded electronic evidence.
Field notes should include what basic facts? - ANSWERWhere did the incident take
place?
When did the incident take place?
Who was involved?
What happened?
How did it happen?
Why did it happen?
Actions taken by the officer.
Where (Interviewing and Report Writing Term) - ANSWERThe location of an incident,
proves jurisdiction. One of the first pieces of information that is obtained. Note the
location in as much detail as possible. Answering where also requires naming the
location of evidence.
Example: "The incident occurred on State Road 33, approximately three miles ease of
Highway 99." and "I saw the knife lying on the kitchen floor, under a chair."
When (Interviewing and Report Writing Term.) - ANSWERA legal requirement regarding
the statute of limitation and right to a speedy trial. Simply documenting the date and
time that the incident occurred. If an exact date cannot be established, define a range of
, dates as closely as possible. Time of an incident can be critically important to checking
alibis given by suspects. Time of dispatch for service, arrival, and completion of the call
for service should all be included in your notes.
Who (Interviewing and Report Writing Term.) - ANSWERRepresents everyone who may
have information about what happened. Requires documenting more than person's
name; you must identify information such as names, addresses, all phone numbers,
dates of birth, or ages, employment information, races, and genders. Note unique
physical attributes that might later help identify a person, such as scars, body piercings,
or tattoos. Additional information like height, weight, type of clothing, hair color, and
length, and unique mannerisms or speech patterns should also be included. Must be
identified as Victims, Witnesses, Suspects, or Other. Document information seen,
heard, and obtained from any person involved.
What (Interviewing and Report Writing Term) - ANSWERInformation regarding the
nature of an incident. Seek answers to questions like, "to what? and "with what?"
Example: "The suspect struck the victim's front windshield with a sledgehammer."
What should a detailed description of the property include? - ANSWERType,
characteristics, serial number, model number, age, identifying marks, or inscriptions and
estimated value.
What should a description of a vehicle include? - ANSWERType, make, model, year,
style, exterior, and interior color, tag number, identification number, and any other
identifying marks such as scratches or decals.
How (Interviewing and Report Writing Term) - ANSWERHow the incident occurred.
Include what was used to commit the offense. Write the answers in your notebook.
Often through observation, you can determine how an incident happened.
Example: Did someone hit the victim with his or her fist? Did someone use spray-paint
to tag the side of a building with graffiti? Did a vehicle strike a mailbox?
What is important when interviewing children/juveniles? - ANSWERAll interviews should
be documented, agency and local court policies may limit the number of times you may
interview a child/juvenile. Document the method of communication, ensure the person
understands whether the interview is custodial or noncustodial. Consider education,
intellect, experience, background, and age of the interviewee. Document how the
person consented to the interview and note whether the person understood the Miranda
Warning and what it means to waive ones rights.
Cooperative Interviewee - ANSWEREstablish rapport. Confirm the interviewee's
observations and statements. Ask direct questions. Do not confuse or frustrate the
interviewee.
PROGRAM (CHAPTER 4)ACCURATE
100%
What does the primary responding officer do? - ANSWERPrepares the offense-incident
report and the probable cause affidavit.
Note Taking - ANSWERThe act or process of writing down brief pieces of information
concerning an incident, event, activity, or statement.
What do notes help officers do? - ANSWERRemember facts, a person's exact
statement, complete the final investigative report, and prepare for deposition or trial.
Documentation also helps other officers, who may later be involved in a case.
When is the best time to begin taking notes? - ANSWEREarly in the interview and
investigation.
When taking notes what facts about the interviewee is important to include? -
ANSWERName, address, date of birth, and other basic facts.
What are some additional ways to take notes? - ANSWERWritten statements and
recorded electronic evidence.
Field notes should include what basic facts? - ANSWERWhere did the incident take
place?
When did the incident take place?
Who was involved?
What happened?
How did it happen?
Why did it happen?
Actions taken by the officer.
Where (Interviewing and Report Writing Term) - ANSWERThe location of an incident,
proves jurisdiction. One of the first pieces of information that is obtained. Note the
location in as much detail as possible. Answering where also requires naming the
location of evidence.
Example: "The incident occurred on State Road 33, approximately three miles ease of
Highway 99." and "I saw the knife lying on the kitchen floor, under a chair."
When (Interviewing and Report Writing Term.) - ANSWERA legal requirement regarding
the statute of limitation and right to a speedy trial. Simply documenting the date and
time that the incident occurred. If an exact date cannot be established, define a range of
, dates as closely as possible. Time of an incident can be critically important to checking
alibis given by suspects. Time of dispatch for service, arrival, and completion of the call
for service should all be included in your notes.
Who (Interviewing and Report Writing Term.) - ANSWERRepresents everyone who may
have information about what happened. Requires documenting more than person's
name; you must identify information such as names, addresses, all phone numbers,
dates of birth, or ages, employment information, races, and genders. Note unique
physical attributes that might later help identify a person, such as scars, body piercings,
or tattoos. Additional information like height, weight, type of clothing, hair color, and
length, and unique mannerisms or speech patterns should also be included. Must be
identified as Victims, Witnesses, Suspects, or Other. Document information seen,
heard, and obtained from any person involved.
What (Interviewing and Report Writing Term) - ANSWERInformation regarding the
nature of an incident. Seek answers to questions like, "to what? and "with what?"
Example: "The suspect struck the victim's front windshield with a sledgehammer."
What should a detailed description of the property include? - ANSWERType,
characteristics, serial number, model number, age, identifying marks, or inscriptions and
estimated value.
What should a description of a vehicle include? - ANSWERType, make, model, year,
style, exterior, and interior color, tag number, identification number, and any other
identifying marks such as scratches or decals.
How (Interviewing and Report Writing Term) - ANSWERHow the incident occurred.
Include what was used to commit the offense. Write the answers in your notebook.
Often through observation, you can determine how an incident happened.
Example: Did someone hit the victim with his or her fist? Did someone use spray-paint
to tag the side of a building with graffiti? Did a vehicle strike a mailbox?
What is important when interviewing children/juveniles? - ANSWERAll interviews should
be documented, agency and local court policies may limit the number of times you may
interview a child/juvenile. Document the method of communication, ensure the person
understands whether the interview is custodial or noncustodial. Consider education,
intellect, experience, background, and age of the interviewee. Document how the
person consented to the interview and note whether the person understood the Miranda
Warning and what it means to waive ones rights.
Cooperative Interviewee - ANSWEREstablish rapport. Confirm the interviewee's
observations and statements. Ask direct questions. Do not confuse or frustrate the
interviewee.
