The Police Report Handbook

Based on observations of common report writing problems that were observed as the author developed the highly effective LEOCJI Report Writing course, the Police Report Handbook provides instructors and officers alike the only textbook that comprehensively targets these areas.
The Police Report Handbook provides criminal justice professionals at all levels of experience a handy reference guide they can use to better organize their police reports and refine their writing skills. For newer officers, this book examines the basics of police reports; provides readers with a comprehensive, easy-to-use grammar guide; and offers a system for taking notes that includes a CopKeys list of abbreviations and tips on using AutoCorrect as a report writing tool. For more advanced users, The Police Report Handbook provides sections on effectively documenting behavior, overcoming common defenses, documenting use-of-force incidents, and effective proofreading – which includes a Report Writing CheckList.