Police writing is different in some important ways from the writing you may have done in high school and college. You still need many of the usage and writing skills you learned in school, but you also need to master the special requirements of police reports.
You've probably spent a lot of time learning how to write police reports. Why not take a look at what NOT to do when you write a report? This PowerPoint reviews basic principles officers need to think about when writing reports.
You can write reports more confidently and efficiently when you recognize that there are four basic types of reports. Learning their special characteristics and requirements of each type makes the writing process much easier.
Modern police reports feature active voice (not passive voice). Learn how to identify active and passive voice sentences, and review the advantages of writing in active voice.
Although police reports seem different from one another, most of them fall into just four types. That's the good news. Even better: Each types builds on the previous one. Learn how to recognize - and write - the four types of police reports in this short video. You can download a free chart to go with this PowerPoint at www.YourPoliceWrite.com.
Police officers often need to document "probable cause" in their reports - justification for taking action such as making a traffic stop, performing a search, or initiating some other action. This video will help you understand what probable cause is, why it's so important, and how you can incorporate it into your police reports.
Police officers need to know how to incorporate objectivity into their police reports. This PowerPoint covers the do's (stick to observable facts) and don'ts (writing down your thoughts, reasoning, and conclusions).
Village Wooing: A Play about Reading and WritingJean Reynolds
Village Wooing, a 1933 play by Bernard Shaw, is an unusual love story. Embedded in the play are some important ideas about language, reading, and writing.
Police writing is different in some important ways from the writing you may have done in high school and college. You still need many of the usage and writing skills you learned in school, but you also need to master the special requirements of police reports.
You've probably spent a lot of time learning how to write police reports. Why not take a look at what NOT to do when you write a report? This PowerPoint reviews basic principles officers need to think about when writing reports.
You can write reports more confidently and efficiently when you recognize that there are four basic types of reports. Learning their special characteristics and requirements of each type makes the writing process much easier.
Modern police reports feature active voice (not passive voice). Learn how to identify active and passive voice sentences, and review the advantages of writing in active voice.
Although police reports seem different from one another, most of them fall into just four types. That's the good news. Even better: Each types builds on the previous one. Learn how to recognize - and write - the four types of police reports in this short video. You can download a free chart to go with this PowerPoint at www.YourPoliceWrite.com.
Police officers often need to document "probable cause" in their reports - justification for taking action such as making a traffic stop, performing a search, or initiating some other action. This video will help you understand what probable cause is, why it's so important, and how you can incorporate it into your police reports.
Police officers need to know how to incorporate objectivity into their police reports. This PowerPoint covers the do's (stick to observable facts) and don'ts (writing down your thoughts, reasoning, and conclusions).
Village Wooing: A Play about Reading and WritingJean Reynolds
Village Wooing, a 1933 play by Bernard Shaw, is an unusual love story. Embedded in the play are some important ideas about language, reading, and writing.
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This low-cost, practical book covers everything you need to know about writing effective police reports. Exercises, practice tests, and an answer key are included.
What Your English Teacher Didn't Tell YouJean Reynolds
A year ago I published a book about the new (often surprising!) things I've learned as a professional writer and editor. The book is called "What Your English Teacher Didn't Tell You," and this is a presentation about what I learned.
But I'm Not an English Teacher Part ThreeJean Reynolds
You don't have to be an English whiz to write effective police reports - or to be an effective instructor. This is the third of three PowerPoints offering practical tips for solving common writing problems.
But I'm Not an English Teacher Part TwoJean Reynolds
You don't have to be an English whiz to write effective police reports - or to be an effective instructor. This is the second of three videos offering practical tips for solving common writing problems.
But I'm Not an English Teacher! Part OneJean Reynolds
Many academy instructors feel uncomfortable teaching report writing. Isn't that a job for English teachers? This PowerPoint has a reassuring answer: There aren't many usage issues, and they're easily dealt with.
Effective Public Speaking for Police OfficersJean Reynolds
There are many good reasons for you to develop your public speaking skills. A law enforcement career provides many opportunities to talk with the media and the public. You'll build confidence - and be well prepared for career advancement.
Jean Reynolds is a longtime English instructor, editor, consultant, and professional writer. She offers a new approach to building your writing skills and confidence quickly and efficiently. She is the author of "What Your English Teacher Didn't Tell You," a guide to excellent writing for tasks in school, college, the workplace, the community, and personal enrichment.
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3. Criminal justice terminology is useful when it…
accurately represents what happened at
the scene
demonstrates that you’re following
procedures and regulations
testifies to your professionalism and
training
4. Criminal justice terminology is not useful when
it…
makes you sound out-of-date and out-
of-touch with modern practices
wastes time
transforms a simple report into
something complex and confusing
substitutes pompous words for ordinary
language
5. Some criminal justice terminology is useful:
distinguishing between burglary
(breaking and entering) and robbery
(use of force)
knowing that verbal refers to both written
and spoken language (use oral for
speech)
using expressions like bias crime, DUI,
aggravated assault, and chain of
custody correctly
6. But some criminal justice terminology should be
avoided:
words that cause confusion or waste
time (ascertained, answered in the
affirmative, respective)
language that substitutes jargon for
normal speech (Baker acted,
Mirandized)
word choices that make simple
information hard to follow
(abovementioned, Victim 1, Witness 2)
7. Be sensitive when you speak or write about
minorities and special groups. Avoid:
sexually charged terms like babe,
stacked, broad, and bombshell for
women
offensive terms like crippled, crazy,
demented, and retarded for physical and
mental conditions
ethnic, religious and sexual slurs
8. Use language precisely and carefully. For
example, don’t use advise (counsel) when you
mean tell (inform).
Incorrect: Sedaki advised me that he left
for work at 7:30 eachmorning.
Correct: Sedaki told me that he left for
work at 7:30 that morning.
Correct: I advised Pallatin to get medical
attention for her injuries.
9. Make clear, time-saving word choices:
Poor Word Choice Better
at the present time now
for the purpose of for
yellow in color yellow
the month of
September
September
9 a.m. in the morning 9 a.m.
for a period of two
weeks
for two weeks
relative to about
10. Avoid generalizations whenever possible:
not I processed the area but I
photographed three sets of footprints
not I contacted Witness 2 but I
telephoned George Vishnati
not I Mirandized her but I used my
Miranda card to inform her of her rights
11. Ordinary words can be troublesome. Do
you know the difference between:
your and you’re
to, too, and two
it’s and its
who’s and whose
passed and past
their, they’re, there
…and similar words?
12. Strive for professionalism in everything
you write:
keep learning about words
refer to a dictionary when needed
use the spellchecker and grammar
checker on your computer
never stop expanding your word
knowledge
13. To Learn More:
Criminal Justice Report Writing is available in
softcover ($17.95) from www.Amazon.com and in a
variety of ebook and Apple formats (Kindle, Nook,
SONY etc.) for $11.99 from www.Smashwords.com.
Read a free sample online!
14. Find FREE report writing
resources online at
www.YourPoliceWrite.com