NCJ Number
42092
Date Published
1977
Length
312 pages
Annotation
THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF THIS BOOK IS TO PROVIDE OFFICERS AND INVESTIGATORS WITH A SIMPLIFIED WORKBOOK-STYLE MANUAL IN POLICE REPORT WRITING.
Abstract
REPORT WRITING PROBLEMS ARE APPROACHED FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF THE POLICE OFFICER, INCORPORATING FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCES. THE WORKBOOK STRESSES 1) FORMAT TO SAVE TIME AND EMBARRASSMENT IN COURT, 2) SIMPLIFIED GRAMMAR TO AVOID ERRORS, AND APPENDICES WITH MODEL REPORTS, DEPARTMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS, MASTER SPELLING LIST, ANSWERS TO TESTS, AND AN INNOVATIVE SELF-SCORING SHEET TO RECORD IMPROVEMENT. THE ACCOMPANYING INSTRUCTOR'S MANUAL, NCJ-42091, CONTAINS SPECIFIC HELP FOR INSTRUCTORS OF ON-THE-JOB TRAINING OR COLLEGE COURSES IN THE MANY AREAS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT IN WHICH WRITING SKILLS ARE ESSENTIAL. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT)...ELW