ASO Report Writing and Documentation

Question 1

Which characteristic is MOST important when writing a security incident report?

Accepted Answer

Accuracy and factual objectivity

Answer

Using technical jargon to appear professional

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Length and detailed personal opinions

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Speed of submission over accuracy

Question 2

When should an incident report be completed after an event occurs?

Accepted Answer

As soon as possible while details are fresh

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Within 48 hours

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At the end of the week

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Only after a supervisor reviews the scene

Question 3

What does the acronym 'WWHWWW' stand for in report writing?

Accepted Answer

Who, What, How, Where, When, Why

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When, Where, How, Who, What, Witnessed

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Who, When, How, What, Where, Warned

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What, Where, How, Who, Why, Witnessed

Question 4

A security officer should write reports in which type of language?

Accepted Answer

First-person, using 'I' statements

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Third-person passive to avoid bias

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Second-person to address the subject directly

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Informal language to be easily understood

Question 5

Which of the following should NEVER be included in an official security incident report?

Accepted Answer

Speculation and personal opinions about guilt

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The officer's name and badge number

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Witness statements with names

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Date, time, and location of the incident

Question 6

What is a 'chain of custody' as it relates to security documentation?

Accepted Answer

A log tracking who had possession of evidence at all times

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A list of supervisor contacts during an incident

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A record of all security personnel on duty

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A document authorizing use of force

Question 7

If a security officer makes an error while writing a handwritten report, the correct action is to:

Accepted Answer

Draw a single line through the error, initial it, and write the correction

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Use white-out to cover the mistake

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Shred the report and start over

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Leave the error and add a note at the bottom