English 2110 Exam 1 | Questions and Answers

English 2110 Exam 1 | Questions and Answers Many agencies use prefixes such as Mr., Mrs., and Ms. to refer to individuals in a report. When would the use of prefixes NOT be advisable? Select all that apply. When multiple people have the same surname A small notebook that measures approximately 3″ × 5″ and is used in the officer's daily activity is ___________. A pocket notebook During preparation of the case report, the reporting officer should ______ consider future courtroom testimony. Always In order to maintain _____________ order, it is easiest for the reporting officer to compile a case report that has headings to identify each section of the report. Chronological Which of the following are good examples of questions a reporting officer may ask a seasoned officer regarding the quality of his/her case report? Select all that apply Which sentences have grammatical errors? What part of the report may pose a challenge when testifying in court? The purpose of a case report is to _____ Convey information Reporting the facts of the case even when they point away from your prime suspect is considered _____. An ethical obligation Which of the following are common errors in report writing? Select all that apply The wrong address of the incident Omission of elements of the crime Grammatical errors Placing opinions in a case report would be considered which type of error? Not maintaining objectivity The writing style of a case report should _____. Consider a wide and varied audience Which statement is NOT an accurate reflection of a case report? Follow-up investigators are not influenced by the original case report Which of the following are included in a case report? Select all that apply Facts Observations Third-party information Who first reviews the case report for accuracy and completeness? The first line supervisor Which of the following are examples of active voice? Select all that apply. What is important to remember when considering individual agency requirements? Always follow policy and procedure regarding case reports. Abbreviations are used as a means of shorthand. When should abbreviations NOT be used? In a case report Audio and video note-taking should ________________. Select all that apply. Be used with caution due to technical difficulties Be used as a supplement Be considered a legal document that can be subpoenaed into court In the following passage, which aspects would be beneficial to document in notes? John James and Carrie Vito were involved in a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, Carrie was crying. John stated that they had an argument about money and that Carrie had slapped him. Carrie said that John doesn't love her anymore. Carrie is 5′-4″ and John is 6′-4″. John had a red mark on his right cheek. Names, John's statement, red mark on John's cheek Why should an officer number bound notebook pages? To avoid any accusations of deception regarding removing pages It is important to remember that handwritten notes are ___________. Select all that apply. The first step in completing a professional report Comprised of key words and phrases that should be documented A permanent record that can be subpoenaed into court An officer should __________. Select all that apply. Develop a style of note-taking that accentuates his/her own recall Number the pages of the notebook Note-taking occurs after _____________. Select all that apply. The crime scene has been declared safe The officer is in an advantageous position in relation to others on scene Midtown Police Department has been responding to an increased amount of vehicle theft calls for service. In order for the officer to gather vital information in a timely manner, a ____________ may be used to focus the questions the officer asks on scene. Pre-printed note sheet When an officer is involved in an in-depth interview in a controlled interview room, the best-suited form of note-taking would be a(n) _____________. Legal pad Which type of note-taking is NOT recommended at a crime scene? Loose-leaf notebook It is _____________ for names to be spelled correctly in an officer's notebook. Select all that apply. Necessary and important While at the scene of a burglary, the homeowner, Bill, asks Officer Ellison for her contact information in case he discovers more items missing. How should Officer Ellison respond? Provide the homeowner with her contact information on a note card or business card. Utilizing "buzzwords" helps an officer recall details at a scene. If numerous individuals were on scene and the officer wanted to use a buzzword to recall a specific individual, which form of buzzwords would be acceptable in a notebook? Redhead Audio and video recorders ___________. Select all that apply. Document precise victim, witness, and suspect statements Capture physiological responses at a crime scene The narrative case report is an essential element for _____________ in the prosecution of criminals. The reporting police officer