Opis: Just the Facts - Michael Biggs

Just the Facts: Investigative Report Writing can be used for all courses in law enforcement report writing in any criminal justice program. It is also a suitable reference for investigators. Just the Facts brings together all the simple rules and techniques students need to write effective investigative reports in law enforcement. Its user-friendly methodology works in any context, with any crime, regardless of the case's complexity. Each chapter focuses on one major component of the report writing process, carefully building on what has already been learned. Coverage includes: investigation basics, note taking, narrative writing, describing persons and property, crime and arrest reports, writing interviews and search warrants, and more. Updated with new Learning Objectives, writing exercises, and expanded content the Fifth Edition retains its focus on consistency, simplicity, and thoroughness in documenting the results of an investigation.Preface' ix Acknowledgments' x 1. Investigation Basics Role of an Investigative Report Who Is an Investigator?' What Is an Investigation?' When Does an Investigation Occur?' Administrative Investigations' The Steps in Initiating an Investigation' The Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Investigations' The Qualities of a Superior Investigator The Average Person Test Reasonable Particularity" 2. The Rules of Narrative Writing The First Rule of Narrative Writing-First Person The Second Rule of Narrative Writing-Past Tense The Third Rule of Narrative Writing-Active Voice The Fourth Rule of Narrative Writing-Chronological Order The Fifth Rule of Narrative Writing-Short, Clear, Concise, and Concrete Words' Other Writing Considerations 3. Note Taking The Importance of Field Notes Basic Uses of Field Notes The Mechanics of Note Taking Types of Notebooks Accessing the Information What Should Be Included Recording Notes 4. Describing Persons and Property Categorizing People for a Report Assessing Weights and Measurements Interviewing for Suspect Descriptions Describing Property in a Report The Average Person Test Photos and Sketches Determining Property Value Writing Evidence Reports Describing Evidence Evidence Report Formats Establishing the Chain of Custody 5. Crime Reports Purpose of a Crime Report Completing Crime Reports Supplemental Reports 6. Arrest Reports Documenting the Arrest Arrest Report Styles Completing the Arrest Report Report Formats 7. Writing the Interview The Purpose of the Interview Preparing for the Interview Conducting the Interview Writing the Interview 8. Writing Search Warrants Search Warrants The Warrant Process How to Write a Warrant Writing the Affidavit Including Expert Opinions The Return to the Warrant 9. Issues in Writing' Record Management Systems Need for Effective Report Writing Fact or Opinion?' When Opinions Are Appropriate' Documenting Responses to Miranda Rights' Eye Witness Identifications Documenting Field Show Ups' Eyewitness Identifications Reader Use Conflict' The Approval Process " " Glossary' " Index'

Szczegóły: Just the Facts - Michael Biggs

Tytuł: Just the Facts
Autor: Michael Biggs
Producent: Prentice Hall
ISBN: 9780133591309
Rok produkcji: 2015
Ilość stron: 160
Oprawa: Miękka
Waga: 0.3 kg

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