Report Writing

Catalog description

This course explains and demonstrates the effectiveness of the entire criminal investigation process by the quality of notes, reports, and accurate documentation. An examination of what goes into the preparation, content, elements, mechanics, and format of documenting the criminal investigation process. Topics include Field notes, initial information, observations, evidence, victims, witnesses, property, neighborhood canvass, crime scene, laboratory analysis and results, investigative follow-up, suspect statements, and the characteristics essential to qualify report writing. Prerequisite: Program admission. Corequisite: None.