Police Report Writing Quiz

Which of the following is a crucial element of a police report?

• Using slang and informal language

• Including personal opinions

• Providing accurate and detailed information

• Omitting important details

What tense should be used when writing a police report?

• Past tense

• Present tense

• Future tense

• It depends on the situation

Which of the following should be included in the description of a suspect?

• Their physical appearance and clothing

• Personal assumptions about their character

• Speculation about their motives

• None of the above

What is the purpose of an incident report?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform and document an event

• To make assumptions about the incident

• To omit certain details for privacy reasons

Which of the following should NOT be included in a police report?

• Objective observations

• Subjective opinions

• Witness statements

• Physical evidence

When documenting statements from witnesses, what should be avoided?

• Recording their exact words

• Adding personal interpretations

• Asking leading questions

• All of the above

What should officers do before submitting a final police report?

• Proofread and edit for clarity and accuracy

• Add fictional details to make the report more interesting

• Submit it immediately without review

• Include personal biases to provide context

Which of the following is an example of a well-written police report?

• "The suspect seemed sketchy." 

• "The suspect appeared nervous and avoided eye contact."

  
  

• "I think the suspect might be guilty." 

• "The suspect probably had a good reason for their actions."

  
  

How should an officer document a crime scene?

• By taking photographs and sketches

• By relying solely on memory

• By not documenting anything to preserve evidence

• By making assumptions about what happened

Which of the following is an important aspect of report writing?

• Using jargon to confuse readers

• Providing context for the incident

• Exaggerating details for dramatic effect

• Making assumptions about motives