Note Taking

Question 1

Note Taking - When shall notebooks be completed?

Answer 1

Prior to the end of each shift/work day

*kept in a secure location on and off shift

Question 2

Note Taking - What detailed and chronological order is to be used for note taking?

Answer 2

• Day and Date
• Nature of duties
• Assignment
• Weather conditions
• All calls for response (with incident number)

Question 3

Note Taking - what colour ink shall be used?

Answer 3

Single colour, black or blue

Question 4

Note Taking - If you make an error what should be done?

Answer 4

Single line through it, then initial it

Question 5

Note Taking - Can diagrams and measurements be included?

Answer 5

Yes, when relevant and where possible

Question 6

Note Taking - How many notebooks are allowed at one time?

Answer 6

Only 1, unless approved otherwise by the PC

Question 7

Note Taking - How long should notebooks be kept from last entry? Where shall they be forwarded afterwards?

Answer 7

5 years from last entry, forwarded to Admin

Question 8

Note Taking - How frequently shall DC’s inspect notebooks?

Answer 8

At least quarterly. Shall be initialled and dated below officers last entry