Question 1

Explain supplemental reports and describe when they are utilized.

Accepted Answer

Periodically,during the follow-up investigation,supplemental reports must be initiated.They should be written no less frequently than every 10 days,and the continuance of a particular investigation beyond 28 days should require supervisory approval to ensure proper use of an investigator's time.The purpose is to keep the file current as new or corrected information is gathered. Other circumstances under which supplemental reports are required include when the offense is (1)unfounded, (2)when it is exceptionally cleared,meaning that the police know who the perpetrator is but are unable to pursue the case further owing to circumstances beyond their control,such as the death of the only witness,and (3)when the case is inactivated.

Question 2

The textbook suggests that the best way to organize the narrative report is to write it

Accepted Answer

A)  alphabetically. 
B)  by suspect interview first. 
C)  chronologically. 
D)  by witnesses' statement. 
A)  alphabetically. 
B)  by suspect interview first. 
C)  chronologically. 
D)  by witnesses' statement. C

Question 3

Field notes represent the information which forms the content of the

Accepted Answer

A)  statements. 
B)  follow-up investigation. 
C)  latent investigation. 
D)  incident report. 
A)  statements. 
B)  follow-up investigation. 
C)  latent investigation. 
D)  incident report. D

Question 4

If a particular investigation must go beyond 28 days,what should be done to conclude the case?

Accepted Answer

A)  New leads must be obtained that require investigation. 
B)  Supervisory approval must be obtained to ensure proper use of the investigators time. 
C)  Suspect(s) must be named in order to pursue the case. 
D)  Both A and C. 
A)  New leads must be obtained that require investigation. 
B)  Supervisory approval must be obtained to ensure proper use of the investigators time. 
C)  Suspect(s) must be named in order to pursue the case. 
D)  Both A and C.

Question 5

Using the data generated by a series of police incident reports to produce a crime analysis report would be an example of how incident reports can be used for what type of purpose?

Accepted Answer

A)  Educational. 
B)  Productivity. 
C)  Operational. 
D)  Analytical. 
A)  Educational. 
B)  Productivity. 
C)  Operational. 
D)  Analytical.

Question 6

Field notes play a significant role in every criminal investigation.They provide a short written record of events,times,places,suspects,witnesses and other information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Explain the importance of collecting physical,email addresses,and occupations when interviewing victims,witnesses,and suspects.

Accepted Answer

Addresses helps investigators find peopl

Question 8

With regard to the value of stolen property,which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It may determine whether the offense is a felony or a misdemeanor. 
B)  For articles subject to depreciation, the fair market value should be used, unless new or nearly so and the replacement cost is to be used. 
C)  Non-negotiable instruments should be valued at their replacement cost rather than at their face value. 
D)  All of the preceding are true. 
A)  It may determine whether the offense is a felony or a misdemeanor. 
B)  For articles subject to depreciation, the fair market value should be used, unless new or nearly so and the replacement cost is to be used. 
C)  Non-negotiable instruments should be valued at their replacement cost rather than at their face value. 
D)  All of the preceding are true.

Question 9

How are "smart" MCTs and I-pads being used in law enforcement?

Accepted Answer

The continued development of wireless te

Question 10

Supplemental,or follow-up,reports should be written no less frequently than every ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Supplemental,or follow-up,reports should be written no less...

Question 11

Which of the following is/are not essential elements of reports?

Accepted Answer

A)  Accuracy. 
B)  Clear communication of the meaning that the writer intended. 
C)  Inclusion of exculpatory information. 
D)  Both A and B. 
A)  Accuracy. 
B)  Clear communication of the meaning that the writer intended. 
C)  Inclusion of exculpatory information. 
D)  Both A and B.

Question 12

Incident reports are a crucial source of investigative information and writing them are a popular "pastime" of the law enforcement community.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The report must be ________,no detail should be added or deleted.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The report must be ________,no detail should...

Question 14

Interrogatory questions include all of the following categories except

Accepted Answer

A)  who. 
B)  what. 
C)  why. 
D)  why not. 
A)  who. 
B)  what. 
C)  why. 
D)  why not.

Question 15

Supplementary reports should be written

Accepted Answer

A)  every day. 
B)  every week. 
C)  no less frequently than every 10 days. 
D)  monthly or at the request of the unit supervisor. 
A)  every day. 
B)  every week. 
C)  no less frequently than every 10 days. 
D)  monthly or at the request of the unit supervisor.

Question 16

Which of the following should not be routinely recorded in a report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical and email addresses. 
B)  Telephone, cell-phone, and pager numbers. 
C)  Occupation. 
D)  All of the preceding should routinely be recorded in a report. 
A)  Physical and email addresses. 
B)  Telephone, cell-phone, and pager numbers. 
C)  Occupation. 
D)  All of the preceding should routinely be recorded in a report.

Question 17

What are the six primary interrogatory questions?

Accepted Answer

These include: what,when,where,who,how,a

Question 18

What protocols should be followed when documenting race/ethnicity/sex in a report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Race/ethnicity/sex should never be documented in such a manner as to cast a person in a damaging or derogatory manner. 
B)  Race/ethnicity/sex should only be documented in a report when absolutely necessary to the elements of the crime. 
C)  Race/ethnicity/sex should be recorded as dictated by department written policy. 
D)  All of the preceding are proper protocols. 
A)  Race/ethnicity/sex should never be documented in such a manner as to cast a person in a damaging or derogatory manner. 
B)  Race/ethnicity/sex should only be documented in a report when absolutely necessary to the elements of the crime. 
C)  Race/ethnicity/sex should be recorded as dictated by department written policy. 
D)  All of the preceding are proper protocols.

Question 19

Mobile computer terminals (MCTs)will allow an officer to check for "wants" and "warrants" on a suspect but will not allow the officer to access the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When the police know who the perpetrator is but are unable to pursue the case further owing to circumstances beyond their control,such as the death of the only witness,the case is closed as ________.

Accepted Answer

exceptiona

Exam 6: Field Notes and Reporting

Explain supplemental reports and describe when they are utilized.

The textbook suggests that the best way to organize the narrative report is to write it

Field notes represent the information which forms the content of the

If a particular investigation must go beyond 28 days,what should be done to conclude the case?

Using the data generated by a series of police incident reports to produce a crime analysis report would be an example of how incident reports can be used for what type of purpose?

Field notes play a significant role in every criminal investigation.They provide a short written record of events,times,places,suspects,witnesses and other information.

Explain the importance of collecting physical,email addresses,and occupations when interviewing victims,witnesses,and suspects.

With regard to the value of stolen property,which statement is true?

How are "smart" MCTs and I-pads being used in law enforcement?

Supplemental,or follow-up,reports should be written no less frequently than every ________.

Which of the following is/are not essential elements of reports?

Incident reports are a crucial source of investigative information and writing them are a popular "pastime" of the law enforcement community.

The report must be ________,no detail should be added or deleted.

Interrogatory questions include all of the following categories except

Supplementary reports should be written

Which of the following should not be routinely recorded in a report?

What are the six primary interrogatory questions?

What protocols should be followed when documenting race/ethnicity/sex in a report?

Mobile computer terminals (MCTs)will allow an officer to check for "wants" and "warrants" on a suspect but will not allow the officer to access the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).

When the police know who the perpetrator is but are unable to pursue the case further owing to circumstances beyond their control,such as the death of the only witness,the case is closed as ________.

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