NC BLET 2021 Field Note-taking and Report Writing updated already passed

NC BLET 2021 Field Note-taking and Report WritingField Notes - correct answers shorthand written record made by law enforcement officers from the time they arrive on a scene until an assignment is completed Purpose of field notes - correct answers report writing references evidence Most common uses of officers field notes - correct answers a) basis for final report b) record specific events c) identify individuals d) identify locations and times e) chronology of investigation f) reveal inconsistencies g) reveal and identify leads h) refresh memories i) used as evidence j) ensure admissibility of evidence T/F An officer should consider the notebook to be an essential part of his/her equipment - correct answers True! Prompt recording of all information relative to an incident or crime assists the officer in recalling pertinent details at a future date. Types of notebooks - correct answers Loose leaf- has the advantage of page removal for easy case by case filing. Disadvantage is that persons can imply notebook alterations took place before testimony or pages were lost. Bound- the pages cannot be altered easily; notes pertinent to other investigations contained in the notebook may be compromised during cross examination or discovery. Identify your notebook - correct answers 1) write your name, rank and departmental identification number on the inside 2) indicate the date you started using the notebook, as well as the date when finished. Indicate the dates the notes were taken on each page, and store it chronologically and ensure it is secured. 3) cover sheets of the notebook include pertinent information that can be utilized in the field such as; -telephone numbers of specialized police units as well as other law enforcement and community service agencies. -important reference information, including phone numbers for local hospitals and magistrate offices. -Start of your tour of duty, enter the date, your assignment, name of partner and supervisor, and weather conditions Information contained in field notes - correct answers 1) Identification of investigating officers 2) Dates and times 3) Locations 4) Sketches 5) Names or identification of anyone involved, or potentially involved, in the incident, such as victims and witnesses 6) Results of interviews, including direct quotes where they are appropriate 7) Investigative leads 8) Weather conditions 9) Telephone numbers, home, business, cell, and alternate numbers 10) Addresses, both permanent, temporary and alternate addresses for all witnesses 11) Descriptions of people, places, things Writing instruments - correct answers Pencil Pen Notes are handwritten or hand printed