If it isn’t written down, it didn’t happen!

This 1-Day course is designed for patrol officers, FTO’s and Supervisory personnel who wish to enhance their ability to compose police investigation reports that are “prosecution ready.”  In today’s law enforcement environment, it is vital that the important elements of a call are properly documented.  One of the most frustrating situations for a police officer is when all their hard work and effort is wasted on a case where the reports are the weak link that costs the conviction.

This course will provide instruction on the following:

• Basics of composition
• Trouble words
• Common Mistakes like the use of jargon and abbreviations
• The importance of “Why”
• Body Worn Cameras – Linking the moving image with the written word
• Legal foundations
• Effective Writing for Investigations
• Supervisory concerns:
  • Who’s writing the report?
  • Does the officer fully understand the narrative and the charges
  • Does the report include all the elements of the crime being charged
  • Where are the supplements?