Effective Report Writing

Co-sponsor: Morris County Police Academy

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Course Description

MPOETC Credits: 12.0

Criminal and civil cases can be lost based on what is written in reports. Proper documentation of reasonable suspicion and probable cause are the foundations of report writing. An officer’s ability to write with clarity as they articulate details and timelines is critical. This not only applies to criminal investigations but internal reporting as well.

This course provides detailed information on grammar, punctuation, and writing in detail. During the course, officers will practice writing reports, demonstrating their competency in report writing.

Key Concepts for Effective Report Writing

Key Concepts	Topics
Strategies to make written reports simple	Easy to read Understandable
Making reports fact-laden
Develop professional standards	Create consistent review standards
Using standards and writing styles to increase consistency	Document and report
Report writing training tactics and strategies
Address and review grammar basics	Essential grammar, spelling, and punctuation Chronological, past-tense, and first-person emphasis

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Registration

Course: Effective Report Writing (Course Description)
When: March 4, 2019 – March 5, 2019, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Where: Morris County Public Safety Training Academy, 500 W Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ