When writing an incident report, which of the following is the most critical element to ensure the report is useful for legal proceedings?
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A
Including the officer's personal opinions about the suspect's guilt.
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B
Using complex legal terminology to sound more professional.
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C
Ensuring the information is factual, objective, and based on direct observation or witness statements.
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D
Writing the report in the third person to create a more narrative feel.