report writing Flashcards

1
Q

what is the span of hours on the “date/time occurred” box…

A

a span of 12 hours is the maximum

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2
Q

are turkeys considered livestock

A

no

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3
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a written report shall be maintained for a period of

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1 year and 1 month from date received

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4
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a nora report is used when

A

a deputy decides no further action is required

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5
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to close a report exceptional

A

the identity of the suspect must be made, an aod report is completed, or enough information to support an arrest or charge a suspect

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6
Q

EDP stands for

A

electronic data processing

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7
Q

when shall a MO sheet be completed

A

all felonies and petty thefts involving precious metals

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8
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an edp code is not required on a supplemental report unless

A

it differs from the original reported crime

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9
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“times reported” is / is not required on a supp

A

not required on a supplemental report

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10
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an effective law enforcement report should quote the suspect…

A

quote the suspect whenever possible to provide factual and clear information

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the use of the personal pronoun I in a law enforcement report is acceptable

A

only if it is easier to identify the person taking the action

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12
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while preparing a report on a violation of the law the most important

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is the exact nature of the violation

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13
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the narrative report should follow

A

a clear pattern of time relationship

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14
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clarity of a report is improved to the extent that one does the following…

A

employ technical terms whenever possible

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15
Q

the 4 best combination of qualities for good report writing is

A

completeness, conciseness, clearness, and correctness

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16
Q

a signed statement is

A

not acceptable in court

17
Q

in an order to show cause in divorce cases the return to the court shall be made in

A

5 days

18
Q

in the service of a personal property attachment

A

forcible entry cannot be made

19
Q

a writ of attachment must be returned to the court of issuance within

A

15 days

20
Q

the return of a writ must occur no later than

A

30 days

21
Q

an unlawful detainer is

A

a plaintiffs suit for possession and eviction of a tenant

22
Q

which sentence is correct:

a. “your first check will come next month”, the social worker said.
b. “your first check will come next month,” the social worker said.
c. “your first check will come next month, the social worker said”.
d. your first check will come next month the social worker said.

A

b. “your first check will come next month,” the social worker said.

23
Q

which sentence is correct?

a. Just remember, its not you’re problem.
b. Whose going to clean up the mess.
c. It’s going to occur sometime in July.
d. It just does’nt make sense.

A

c. It’s going to occur sometime in July.

24
Q

which word is spelled incorrectly?

a. lien
b. judgment
c. occurrence
d. occasion

A

b. judgment