NPOST Report Writing 5

Question 1

Which element of the Five Ws explains the motive or circumstances of an incident?

Accepted Answer

Why

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Who

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When

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Where

Question 2

A report should describe 'how' an event occurred by detailing:

Accepted Answer

The manner or method in which it happened

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Only the time it happened

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Only who was present

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The officer's emotions

Question 3

Which is the strongest reason to keep a report legible?

Accepted Answer

Illegible reports can be misread or rejected as evidence

Answer

Neat writing looks nice

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It uses less ink

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It is faster to write

Question 4

When documenting property taken as evidence, an officer should record:

Accepted Answer

A detailed description including serial numbers if available

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Only that 'some items' were taken

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Their personal opinion of the value

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Nothing, to save time

Question 5

Which sentence best avoids vague language?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle was a red 2018 Honda Civic

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The vehicle was a regular car

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The vehicle looked normal

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It was just a car

Question 6

An officer should write a report:

Accepted Answer

As soon as practical after the incident

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A week later from memory

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Only if a supervisor demands it

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After discussing it with the suspect

Question 7

What is the purpose of proofreading a report before submission?

Accepted Answer

To catch errors and ensure clarity and accuracy

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To make it longer

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To add personal opinions

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To impress the suspect