CORRECT ANSWERS
What happens if you didn't write something down in your report? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-It didn't
happen!
What are field notes for? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Aiding officer's memory of event
Can you have opinions in your field notes? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Yes, but NOT in your final report
What is an Administrative report about? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-• Routine operations of the
department
• In house
What is an Operational report about? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-• Daily activities of LEOs (ie. offense
reports)
• Out of house
What are the 5 steps in Report Writing? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-1. Gather facts
2. Record facts
3. Organize facts chronologically
4. Write report
5. Evaluate report
In what person and tense should a report be written in? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-• 1st person
• Past tense
What kind of voice should a report be written in? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Active voice - subject
performs the action
, What are examples of stress management tools? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Diet
Exercise
Communication
3 Physical signs of stress - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-All of the above on test
3 Reactions of critical incident - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Fatigue
Poor concentration
Anxiety
How many times will a cop get married over the course of a 25 year career? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-3
times
What is the average life expectancy of an LEO compared to a regular guy? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-14.9
years less
What is the result of 2nd guessing an LEO? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-All of the above on test
What is the general adaptation syndrome? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Alarm
Resistance
Exhaustion
What are the main causes of divorce for an LEO? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-All of the above on test
3 Emotional signs of stress - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-Emotional numbing
Anger
Hypertension / Hypersensitivity
What's the importance of debriefing? - VERIFIED ANSWER✔✔-To validate that officers have normal
reactions