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1
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_______ are the short-hand written record made by a police officer from the time she/he arrives at the scene until the assignment is completed. These are more reliable than the officer’s memory.

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Field Notes

2
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_______ are the foundation for writing the incident report because the field notes are its primary source of information.

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Field Notes

3
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Even in a short period of time, some important details may be forgotten. Detailed _______ are reliable and can help ensure that important details are not left out of a report.

A

Field Notes

4
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Police _______ and reports are filled with hearsay evidence and would ordinarily not be admissible in court except for one of the exceptions to the hearsay rule: They are business records that are regularly prepared in the course of doing police work.

A

Field Notes

5
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Officers can refer to _______ to refresh my recollection when testifying in court.

A

Field Notes

6
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_______ establish that the elements of a specific crime occurred.

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Field Notes

7
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Strong _______ demonstrate refresh my recollection when testifying in court.

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Field Notes

8
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_______ can be used to defend the accuracy and integrity of the incident report by showing a link between the field notes and the content of the report.

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Field Notes

9
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_______ can document inconsistent statements made by those at the scene.

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Field Notes

10
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_______ can document inconsistent statements made by those at the scene.

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Field Notes

11
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_______ contribute to the community’s perception that the department has well-trained officers.

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Field Notes

12
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_______ can ensure that evidence will be admitted because its presence at the scene is documented.

A

Field Notes

13
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A well-prepared _______ based on a thorough investigation of an offense can promote the rapid apprehensive of the suspect, thus preventing further crimes and making the recovery of property more likely.

A

Offense Report

14
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There are two indispensable elements of reports:

A
  1. Accuracy

2. Clear communication of the meaning that the writer intended.

15
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Separating _______ from each other to avoid contamination of recall, and interview them individually.

A

Witnesses

16
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Identify the _______ or other state of a person being interviewed.

A

Emotional

17
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Do not reveal your _______, _______, or _______ when conducting an interview.

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a. Emotions
b. Impatient
c. Disbelief

18
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Use _______ cues to encourage the person to continue speaking.

A

Nonverbal

19
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If a speaker loses focus or begins _______ wandering, bring him or her back to the topic.

A

Verbally

20
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Record exact _______, _______, or _______ whenever possible.

A

a. Words
b. Phrases
c. Sentences

21
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Make sure you have all _______ locator information, and read it back and have them correct or verify it.

A

Victim and Witness

22
Q

Develop a _______ and use it consistently.

A

Short-Hand

23
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Develop skills at detecting _______.

A

Lying

24
Q

Treat all people with _______.

A

Dignity and Respect

25
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_______ appear to encourage officers and members of the public to be more cordial towards each other.

A

Body Worn Cameras (BWC)

26
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_______ reduce frivolous complaints and suits against the police.

A

Body Worn Cameras (BWC)

27
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Some _______ recording will provide important evidence.

A

Body Worn Camera (BWC)

28
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Occasionally, _______ from Body Worn Cameras (BWC) will provide good material for training recruits.

A

Recordings

29
Q

_______ stimulate public confidence in the police.

A

Body Worn Cameras (BWC)

30
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Officers who seriously miss behave can be separated from service by using _______.

A

Body Worn Cameras (BWC)

31
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The use of _______ can reduce police litigation cost.

A

Body Worn Cameras (BWC)

32
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A “_______” agency believes viewing a video may taint an officer’s recollection.

A

No Access

33
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An “access” agency recognize that:

A
  1. The human field of vision covers 180°
  2. The human brain has a field of attention of 50 to 60°
  3. Under conditions of stress, this field narrows to 1/2 of a degree.
34
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Public online reporting systems proliferated (increased significantly) because it was an important strategy of leveraging sources to create for important advantages:

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  1. The public could almost instantly report many crimes 24/7.
  2. Time of officers was preserved to preserved to provide other services.
  3. Community participation in policing would be enhanced.
  4. Online reporting systems are cost-effective.
35
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The six basic investigative questions:

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Who, What, When, Where, How, & Why

36
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The incident report must contain as much detail about the suspect as is known, including:

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a. Description Data
b. Clothing
c. Hair
d. Complexion
e. Language or Accent
f. Weapons Displayed

37
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The narrative report generally makes the most sense if written in a _______ format beginning with the earliest thin that happened and progressing to the most recent that are happening.

A

Chronological

38
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After approving an incident report, the supervisor must make one of what kind of dispositions of it.

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  1. Retained (Further Investigation)
  2. Unfounded
  3. Inactive (Lack of Leads)
  4. Referred (Further Investigation by Plain Clothed Officers)
  5. Case Closed
39
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the purposes of writing a follow-up report are:

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  1. When new information is discovered.
  2. Within 10 days of a newly assigned case.
  3. If no significant information is obtained within 30 days, the detective supervisor may inactivate a case.
  4. When an investigative milestone occurs including composite sketch made, identification of a suspect, search/arrest warrants obtained/executed and property recovered.