OACP Report Writing Fundamentals 2

Question 1

When documenting a witness statement in a police report, which approach best ensures accuracy?

Accepted Answer

Record the witness's exact words using quotation marks where possible

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Summarize the statement in the officer's own words

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Paraphrase to make the statement more concise

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Include only the portions relevant to the primary charge

Question 2

Which verb tense is standard for factual narrative sections of an occurrence report?

Accepted Answer

Past tense to reflect completed events

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Present tense to convey immediacy

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Future tense to indicate expected outcomes

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Mixed tense depending on the officer's preference

Question 3

What does the acronym 'GIPAP' stand for in OACP report writing guidelines?

Accepted Answer

General Information, Person, Address, Property

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Ground Incident Protocol and Arrest Procedure

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Gather, Identify, Preserve, Analyze, Present

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Guidelines for Incident, Person, and Asset Processing

Question 4

An officer writes 'the suspect appeared nervous.' Why is this problematic?

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It contains a subjective interpretation rather than observable facts

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It is too short to be informative

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It uses incorrect grammar

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It fails to identify the suspect by name

Question 5

Which section of a police report typically contains the officer's opinion on the credibility of evidence?

Accepted Answer

Generally, officer opinions are not included in any section

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Narrative section

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Supplemental section

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Synopsis/summary section

Question 6

When must an officer submit a supplemental report?

Accepted Answer

Whenever new information is obtained after the initial report is filed

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Only when a supervisor requests one

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Only if an arrest is made

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At the end of every shift regardless of new information

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the 'synopsis' in a police report?

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A brief overview of the incident that allows a reader to understand the matter quickly

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A detailed account of all investigative steps taken

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A list of all persons involved with their contact information

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A legal conclusion about the offence committed