School Safety Agent Exam Incident Report Writing

Question 1

When writing an incident report, which of the following best describes the information that should be included?

Accepted Answer

Objective facts: who, what, when, where, and what actions were taken

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The officer's personal opinion about why the incident occurred

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Speculation about what might happen next

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Only a brief summary with no supporting details

Question 2

A school safety agent witnesses a student assault. Which of the following is the most accurate way to record a witness statement in the incident report?

Accepted Answer

'Witness Jane Smith stated: I saw John push Marcus against the locker at 10:15 AM.'

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'Jane seemed to think John was the aggressor in the fight.'

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'Multiple witnesses confirmed a fight happened near the lockers.'

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'The witnesses all agreed on what happened.'

Question 3

An incident report contains the phrase 'The student appeared to be under the influence of drugs.' This statement is problematic because:

Accepted Answer

It is an opinion and not a documented medical fact

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It does not describe the location of the incident

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It is written in the wrong tense

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It fails to include the student's name

Question 4

Which of the following is the most important reason for completing an incident report as soon as possible after an event?

Accepted Answer

Memory is most accurate immediately after the event, ensuring the most reliable record

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It allows the agent to discuss the incident with colleagues first

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It gives time to consult with a supervisor about what to include

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It ensures the report is filed before the student can give their version

Question 5

An agent needs to document that a student was found in possession of marijuana. Which phrasing is most appropriate for the report?

Accepted Answer

'Agent recovered a green leafy substance from the student's jacket pocket, which the student identified as marijuana.'

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'The student had drugs on them, obviously marijuana based on the smell.'

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'Drugs were found on the student.'

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'The student was clearly dealing drugs based on the quantity found.'

Question 6

After completing an incident report, an agent realizes they left out a key detail. What is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

Add a supplemental report or addendum clearly dated and noted as an addition to the original

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Rewrite the original report entirely with the new information included

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Add the information by inserting it between lines of the original report

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Leave the report as is to avoid appearing to alter records