CLEET - Report Writing and Community Human Relations Exam (Questions & Answers) Passed!!

The student will identify the functions field notes serve. - Answer-Relieve burden of memory Impress memory Provide recollection years later Useful in courtroom testimony The student will identify the two systems of note taking. - Answer-1. Permanent notebook system (subject to court scrutiny, no non-police info allowed. 2. Temporary note system The student will identify the types of information that should be included in field notes. - AnswerPerson: suspect(s), victim(s), witnesses; Dates and Times; Exact location of occurrence and persons; Any other info: case number, location and chain of evidence, assisting officer's activity, type of incident. The student will identify the steps in "Preliminary" investigation report writing. - Answer-Step 1 is Probable Cause P- Proceed to the scene R- Render aid to the victim E- Effect the arrest of the suspect L- Locate witnesses I- Interview witnesses M- Maintain crime scene I- Interrogate the suspect N- Note all preliminary findings A- Arrange for crime lab to process the scene R- Report is writtenY- Yield to the follow-up investigators The student will identify the questions that should be answered by a complete report. - AnswerProbable cause ; Who was involved (suspects, victims, witnesses, full names, phone, addresses, employment); Elements of the crime(s); What was the method used?; What was the purpose of the crime?; When did it occur? When were you aware of it? Could there be a time range when it happened? Where did it happen? (Area description, Wx conditions, address); How much damage / did suspect get? How much knowledge/skill/strength was required? Why? (Suspect - let them talk; Victim - be careful not to victimize) The student will identify the uses of law enforcement reports. - Answer-They are the "original sources" in criminal cases; Used to evaluate LEO's abilities (intelligence, education, level of training, experience, background); Determine personnel deployment; Acquire additional manpower/equipment; Determine crime trends; Assess community needs; Basis for Uniform Crime Reports; Refresh officer memory for courtroom testimony; Assess civil litigation; Determine vicarious liability (civil rights/1984 lawsuits); Communicate with reader; Document an occurrence; Provide facts for trial; Provide statistical/reference data.The student will identify the characteristics of a good report. - Answer-Accurate Complete Legible Grammatically correct; Concise, Clear; Objective; Spelled correctly The student will identify the differences between active voice and passive voice. - Answer-Active voice: Does the action (20% shorter than passive) Passive voice: Has the action done to them What are the minimum requirements for Affidavits? - Answer-List the: Probable cause Elements of the crime Poorly written reports can do what? - Answer-Damages your credibility; Opens you up to attacks by defense; Opens you up to civil liability; Cases could be lost; Are an unconscionable act toward the victim