Report Writing For Police And Correctional Officers

Author : Michael Miller,Gregory C Gibbs,Bruce Berg
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0078111463

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Report Writing for Police and Correctional Officers by Michael Miller,Gregory C Gibbs,Bruce Berg Pdf

Officers, whether working in patrol, investigation, or custody, are required to write reports every day. These reports will be used during the course of criminal investigations, prosecutions of suspects and incarcerations of convicted felons. Excellent reports help prosecutors convince a judge or jury that the accused did in fact commit the crime. Report Writing for Police and Correctional Officers provides potential and in-service officers an opportunity to strengthen their writing ability by presenting a brief introduction to the written English language, as well as specific police and correctional related report writing skills.

Author : James Guffey
Publisher : Pearson
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2004-05
Category : Police reports
ISBN : 0131102729

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Report Writing Fundamentals for Police and Correctional Officers by James Guffey Pdf

For courses in Report Writing for Police & Corrections Officers. The only book of its kind that covers report writing for correctional officers as well as police, Report Writing Fundamentals for Police & Correctional Officers 1e reviews the basics of proper grammar, covers the practical aspects of writing good reports and includes sample forms and scenarios that allow students to apply what they have learned.

Author : Ken Morris,Michael Merson
Publisher : Pearson
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2016-01-26
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780133350463

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Report Writing for Law Enforcement and Corrections Professionals by Ken Morris,Michael Merson Pdf

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. A holistic approach to the intricacies of the criminal justice report writing system. Report Writing for Law Enforcement Professionals: From Dispatch to the Courtroom documents all aspects of the criminal justice system, from arrival at the scene of an incident to the presentation of the written report in court, and provides the tools, resources, and practical exercises to master the skill of professional criminal justice report writing. With a focus on the universality of the criminal justice system regarding reports, the authors demonstrate how the basic concepts of report writing cut across criminal justice career fields, from patrol officers to correctional officers, and provide instruction in all aspects of the criminal justice profession that relate to writing a professional criminal justice report. Practical features make the concepts clear, among them The Right Way to Write sections emphasizing the essential writing principles; video scenarios that allow students to apply their observational skills, take notes, and write case reports; practical exercises that reinforce the concepts at the ends of the chapters; examples of forms and documents most commonly used by law enforcement professionals. Report Writing for Law Enforcement Professionals is also available via REVEL™, an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience. Learn more.

Author : John C. Bowden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Police reports
ISBN : 1884566499

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Report Writing for Law Enforcement and Corrections by John C. Bowden Pdf

Chronological format and rules for effective police report writing.

Author : John Cagle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2019-03-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1940771420

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Write to Protect and Serve by John Cagle Pdf

Write to Protect and Serve is the only guide on police report writing an officer will need. Written for officers at all levels, this book discusses proper notetaking at the scene of the crime, different elements of police reports, and compliance writing. An entire chapter is dedicated to audio and visual writing exercises and examples from real cases, so that officers can write the most accurate report possible.

Author : Jean Reynolds Ph. D.
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-06-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0578082942

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The Criminal Justice Report Writing Guide for Officers by Jean Reynolds Ph. D. Pdf

Criminal Justice Report Writing offers both recruits and experienced officers a wealth of information about report writing. A pre-test and post-test help you assess your stengths and determine which skills need your attention. Topics include organizing and writing reports, bullet style, reviewing sentence skills, avoiding usage errors, and applying the specialized vocabulary needed for report writing. Sample reports are included. Exercises are provided throughout the book, and an Answer Key allows you to check your progress at each step.

Author : Larry S. Miller,John T. Whitehead
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-14
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781351973465

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Report Writing for Criminal Justice Professionals by Larry S. Miller,John T. Whitehead Pdf

The criminal justice process is dependent on accurate documentation. Criminal justice professionals can spend 50–75 percent of their time writing administrative and research reports. The information provided in these reports is crucial to the functioning of our system of justice. Report Writing for Criminal Justice Professionals, Sixth Edition, provides practical guidance—with specific writing samples and guidelines—for providing strong reports. Most law enforcement, security, corrections, and probation and parole officers have not had adequate training in how to provide well-written, accurate, brief, and complete reports. Report Writing for Criminal Justice Professionals covers everything officers need to learn—from basic English grammar to the difficult but often-ignored problem of creating documentation that will hold up in court. This new edition includes updates to reference materials and citations, as well as further supporting examples and new procedures in digital and electronic report writing.

Author : Frank Scalise,Douglas Strosahl
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Police reports
ISBN : 1133788971

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Street Officers Guide to Report Writing (Book Only) by Frank Scalise,Douglas Strosahl Pdf

A STREET OFFICER'S GUIDE TO REPORT WRITING is your ticket to effective writing skills and greater success in the criminal justice field! Illustrating each of the 'Four Pillars' of a well-written report--Clear, Concise, Complete, and Accurate--the book is packed with examples as well as stories from the authors' own experience, and exercises to improve report writing skills. Additional topics covered includethe Five W's and One H of Journalism, email correspondence, letter writing, performance reviews, proofreading, and much more. Written by experienced police officers in an engaging, conversational tone, A STREET OFFICER'S GUIDE TO REPORT WRITING is an essential resource for new officers, criminal justice students, and seasoned professionals who want to improve their report-writing skills.

Author : John C. Bowden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1995-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1887172068

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Report Writing for Law Enforcement and Corrections by John C. Bowden Pdf

Author : Steven Hougland,Jennifer M. Allen
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781544364582

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The SAGE Guide to Writing in Corrections by Steven Hougland,Jennifer M. Allen Pdf

As part of the SAGE Guide to Writing series, The SAGE Guide to Writing in Corrections,1e, by Steven Hougland and Jennifer Allen, focuses on teaching students how to write in the academic setting while introducing them to a number of other professional writings specific to the correctional profession, such as the pre-sentence investigation report, contact sheets, court status reports, incident reports, rehabilitation and therapy. Covering correctional institutions as well as community corrections, the goal is to interweave professional and technical writing, academic writing, and information literacy, with the result being a stronger, more confident report writer and student in corrections. This text will be a concise supplemental writing book in courses focused on writing in the criminal justice discipline, report writing, or in introductory corrections courses. It is part of a series of books on this topic that will span criminal justice, policing, corrections, and research methods.

Author : Larry S. Miller,John T. Whitehead
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-13
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317521747

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Report Writing for Criminal Justice Professionals by Larry S. Miller,John T. Whitehead Pdf

The criminal justice process is dependent on accurate documentation. Criminal justice professionals can spend 50-75% of their time writing administrative and research reports. Report Writing for Criminal Justice Professionals, Fifth Edition provides practical guidance--with specific writing samples and guidelines--for providing strong reports. Much of the legal process depends on careful documentation and the crucial information that lies within, but most law enforcement, security, corrections, and probation and parole officers have not had adequate training in how to provide well-written, accurate, brief, and complete reports. Report Writing for Criminal Justice Professionals covers everything officers need to learn--from basic English grammar to the difficult but often-ignored problem of creating documentation that will hold up in court. This new edition is updated to include timely information, including extensive coverage of digital reporting, updates on legal issues and privacy rights, and expanded coverage of forensics and scientific reporting.

Author : Larry S. Miller,John T. Whitehead
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 649 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781317521730

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Report Writing for Criminal Justice Professionals by Larry S. Miller,John T. Whitehead Pdf

The criminal justice process is dependent on accurate documentation. Criminal justice professionals can spend 50-75% of their time writing administrative and research reports. Report Writing for Criminal Justice Professionals, Fifth Edition provides practical guidance--with specific writing samples and guidelines--for providing strong reports. Much of the legal process depends on careful documentation and the crucial information that lies within, but most law enforcement, security, corrections, and probation and parole officers have not had adequate training in how to provide well-written, accurate, brief, and complete reports. Report Writing for Criminal Justice Professionals covers everything officers need to learn--from basic English grammar to the difficult but often-ignored problem of creating documentation that will hold up in court. This new edition is updated to include timely information, including extensive coverage of digital reporting, updates on legal issues and privacy rights, and expanded coverage of forensics and scientific reporting.

Author : Jennifer M. Allen,Steven Hougland
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2019-12-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781544364629

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The SAGE Guide to Writing in Policing by Jennifer M. Allen,Steven Hougland Pdf

The SAGE Guide to Writing in Policing: Report Writing Essentials equips students with transferable writing skills that can be applied across the field of policing - both academically and professionally. Authors Steven Hougland and Jennifer M. Allen interweave professional and applied writing, academic writing, and information literacy, with the result being a stronger, more confident report writer. Students are also exposed to a number of best practices for various elements of report writing, such as the face page, incident reports, supplemental reports, investigative reports, and traffic reports, as well as search warrants and affidavits.

Author : Debbie Goodman
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : English Language
ISBN : 0134403630

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Report It in Writing by Debbie Goodman Pdf

This easy to use workbook is designed to improve the ability of law enforcement professionals to write effectively. Each section presents a brief rule relating to the covered topic accompanied by examples and applications. KEY TOPICS: Using sample police, corrections, and probation scenarios this book provides comprehensive coverage of topics specifically related to writing law enforcement reports. Among these topics are: chronological order, facts vs. opinions, proofreading, note taking, taking statements, reporting procedures, ethical reporting, and organization techniques. The book presents clear and concise rules and applications for six different writing topics in separate sections: parts of speech, word usage, sentence structure, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. The second edition of Report It in Writing has been updated to include a substantial amount of new material covering ethical reporting, taking statements, note taking, and reporting procedures. It also provides additional exercises on grammar, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading. An essential reference for on writing reports for law enforcement and corrections officers.

Author : Jean Reynolds,Jean Reynolds, Ph.D.
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1470164450

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Criminal Justice Report Writing by Jean Reynolds,Jean Reynolds, Ph.D. Pdf

Criminal Justice Report Writing offers both recruits and experienced officers a wealth of information about report writing. This comprehensive book includes a pre-test and post-test to help you assess your strengths and determine which skills need your attention. Chapter topics include organizing and writing professional reports, sentence skills, bullet style, avoiding usage errors, and the specialized vocabulary needed for report writing. Sample reports are included. Exercises are provided throughout the book, and an Answer Key allows you to check your progress at each step. Free supplements, including PowerPoints and practice quizzes, are available at www.YourPoliceWrite.com. Instructors can download a free instructors' manual by sending an email from an official account to [email protected]. Praise for CRIMINAL JUSTICE REPORT WRITING: I wish I'd had this in my hands prior to my first report....With your book I would have had a valuable resource. William Fienga, Correctional Probation Senior Officer, Florida Department of Corrections I would have loved to have had a book like yours when I was active. Karl B. King, Lieutenant, Florida Highway Patrol, retired