OACP Written Communication and Grammar 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses the passive voice correctly in a police report?

Accepted Answer

The suspect was arrested by the officer.

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The officer arrested the suspect.

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Arresting the suspect was done by the officer.

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An arrest of the suspect occurred by the officer.

Question 2

In formal police reports, which pronoun usage is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

The reporting officer observed the vehicle moving erratically.

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I observed the vehicle moving erratically.

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We observed the vehicle moving erratically.

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They observed the vehicle moving erratically.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a dangling modifier?

Accepted Answer

Running to the scene, backup was radioed for.

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Running to the scene, the officer radioed for backup.

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The officer, running to the scene, radioed for backup.

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After running to the scene, the officer radioed for backup.

Question 4

Which punctuation correctly sets off a non-essential clause?

Accepted Answer

The suspect, who was wearing a red jacket, was apprehended.

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The suspect, who was wearing a red jacket was apprehended.

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The suspect who was wearing a red jacket, was apprehended.

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The suspect who, was wearing a red jacket was apprehended.

Question 5

Which sentence contains a subject-verb agreement error?

Accepted Answer

Each of the witnesses were interviewed.

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Neither the officer nor the detectives were notified.

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The team of investigators was dispatched.

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The evidence collected at the scene was logged.

Question 6

What does 'conciseness' mean in the context of police report writing?

Accepted Answer

Expressing information clearly using as few words as necessary.

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Using technical legal terminology throughout the report.

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Including every possible detail regardless of relevance.

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Writing in passive voice to appear more objective.

Question 7

Which correctly uses a semicolon?

Accepted Answer

The scene was secured; the detective began her investigation.

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The officer secured the perimeter; and called for backup.

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The witness was nervous; because she feared retaliation.

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Evidence was collected; however it was not logged.