CJK 0296 Reporting Procedures

The course will prepare students to be able to take thorough, factual and complete field notes. Students will be able to thoroughly prepare for an interview and will be able to properly conduct an interview, document information from an interviewee and obtain statements. Students will also be able to properly assemble, organize and review collected information prior to writing a law enforcement incident report and will be able to apply appropriate parts of speech and grammar mechanics when writing effective law enforcement incident reports and probable cause affidavits. The course also prepares students to be able to identify and apply proper elements and principles of report writing when writing effective law enforcement incident reports and will be able to effectively evaluate law enforcement incident reports for factuality, clarity, correctness and completeness.

Credits

1.07 tech. cr. (32 clock hours)

Prerequisite

Must have completed a Florida Corrections Academy.