CSI Incident Report Writing 3

Question 1

A report that contains hearsay without proper attribution can:

Accepted Answer

Result in the report being inadmissible or challenged

Answer

Unattributed hearsay undermines report credibility and may render findings legally challengeable.

Question 2

Which element should be included in the header of every incident report page?

Accepted Answer

Case number, date, and investigator name

Answer

Headers with case number, date, and investigator name ensure each page can be identified and attributed if separated.

Question 3

In documenting a theft incident, the investigator notes the approximate value of stolen goods. This estimate should be:

Accepted Answer

Attributed to the victim or another identified source

Answer

Value estimates must be sourced and attributed to avoid appearing as speculation by the investigator.

Question 4

When writing a supplement report, its primary purpose is to:

Accepted Answer

Add new information discovered after the original report was filed

Answer

Supplement reports capture new investigative findings while the original report remains unchanged.

Question 5

The term 'MO' (modus operandi) in an incident report refers to:

Accepted Answer

The method or pattern of behavior used by the offender

Answer

MO describes the distinctive methods an offender uses, which can link incidents and aid in suspect identification.

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