Free DELPOE Report Writing Questions and Answers

Question 1

You are given the following information: A suspect was apprehended at 9:00 PM on July 18th for vandalism at 456 Oak Street. The suspect, Jane Smith, was caught spray painting graffiti on a wall by a witness, who immediately called the police.

Which of the following sentences best summarizes the incident?

Accepted Answer

At 9:00 PM on July  18th, Jane Smith was apprehended for vandalizing a wall at 456 Oak Street after a witness reported seeing her spay painting graffiti.

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Jane Smith was arrested for graffiti on July 18th

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A suspected was caught at 9:00 PM on Oak Street for vandalizing a wall

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A witness saw Jane Smith spray painting at 456 Oak Street, and she was arrested at 9:00 PM on July 18th.

Question 2

Correct the following sentences for grammar and clarity: "The officer reported that the suspect has fled the scene before the backup arrived."

Accepted Answer

The officer reported that the suspect had fled the scene before the backup arrived.

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The officer reported that the suspect has fled the scene before the backup arrived.

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The officer reports that the suspect had fled the scene before backup arrives.

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The officer reported that the suspect had fleed the scene before the backup arrived.

Question 3

You are asked to write a brief report based on the following details: On August 5th, at 3:00 PM, John Doe was arrested for shoplifting at 123 Main Street. He was caught by the store manager attempting to leave with unpaid merchandise worth $50.

Which of the following is the best report?

Accepted Answer

On August 5th at 3:00 PM, John Doe was arrested for shoplifting $50 worth of merchandise at 123 Main Street after being caught by the store manager.

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John Dow was arrested for stealing from a store on August 5th.

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The store manager caught John Doe stealing $50 worth of merchandise, so he was arrested at 3:00 PM on August 5th.

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A man named John Doe was arrested for shoplifting on August 5th at 123 Main Street.

Question 4

Correct the following sentence: "The witness said that they seen the suspect leaving the store quickly."

Accepted Answer

The witness said that they saw the suspect leaving the store quickly.

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The witness said that they have seen the suspect leaving the store quickly.

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The witness said that they seen the suspect left the store quickly.

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The witness said that they see the suspect leaving the store quickly.

Question 5

Based on the following details, write a brief and clear report: On September 12th, at 11:00 AM, a car accident occurred at the intersection of Pine Street and 7th Avenue. Two vehicles were involved. One driver, Sarah Lee, sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital. The other driver, Mark Johnson, was unharmed.

Which of the following is the best report?

Accepted Answer

There was a car accident on September 12th at 11:00 AM at Pine Street and 7th Avenue involving two vehicles. Sarah Lee was injured and taken to the hospital, while Mark Johnson was unhurt.

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Sarah Lee and Mark Johnson were in a car accident at 11:00 AM on September 12th at Pine Street and 7th Avenue. Sarah was injured and taken to the hospital, Mark was okay.

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On September 12th at 11:00 AM, a car accident happened at Pine Street and 7th Avenue. Sarah Lee got minor injuries and went to the hospital, Mark Johnson was not injured.

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At 11:00 AM on September 12th, there was an accident at Pine Street and 7th Avenue. Sarah Lee was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, Mark Johnson was uninjured.