PELLET B Report Writing & Clear Communication 2

Question 1

Which is the most appropriate way to begin a police incident report narrative?

Accepted Answer

On April 5, 2026, at approximately 1420 hours, I responded to a report of a residential burglary at 742 Evergreen Terrace.

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So I got a call about a break-in at some house on Evergreen.

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It was a dark and stormy afternoon when the call came in about a burglary.

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Pursuant to the aforementioned dispatch communication, the undersigned officer did proceed to the described location.

Question 2

How should 'The individual appeared to be under the influence' be improved?

Accepted Answer

'The individual displayed signs consistent with alcohol intoxication, including slurred speech, bloodshot watery eyes, and an unsteady gait.'

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'The individual was obviously drunk.'

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'The individual seemed kind of out of it.'

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'In my expert opinion, the individual was intoxicated beyond the legal limit.'

Question 3

Which uses law enforcement report writing conventions correctly?

Accepted Answer

V/Garcia stated that S/Johnson threatened to harm her if she called the police.

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The victim told me that the suspect said bad things and scared her.

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Mrs. Garcia reported that Mr. Johnson was very mean to her.

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GARCIA, MARIA — witness states JOHNSON, ROBERT did threaten bodily harm.

Question 4

An officer must document events in order: suspect enters store, alarm sounds, officer arrives, suspect apprehended. Correct order?

Accepted Answer

The suspect was observed entering the store. The alarm was activated. I arrived on scene. I apprehended the suspect.

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I apprehended the suspect. The alarm sounded. The suspect entered the store. I arrived on scene.

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I arrived on scene. The suspect entered the store. I apprehended the suspect. The alarm sounded.

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The alarm activated. I arrived. The suspect entered. I apprehended.

Question 5

Which use of force description is most appropriate for a report?

Accepted Answer

I delivered two closed-fist strikes to the suspect's left shoulder area after the suspect attempted to grab my service weapon.

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I punched the guy because he was getting aggressive.

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Due to the escalating confrontation, physical compliance measures were deemed necessary and applied.

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I hit the suspect a couple times to get him under control.

Question 6

Which opening best connects a supplemental report to the original?

Accepted Answer

This report supplements Case #2026-04125 regarding the residential burglary at 1800 Pacific Avenue reported on April 3, 2026.

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Continued from before.

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More information about the burglary case.

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SUPPLEMENTAL — same case as my previous report filed earlier this week.