UDEE Officer Writing 5

Question 1

An officer's report states: 'The complainant alleged that her neighbor, Mr. Davis, had been threatening her for the passed two weeks.' What error is present?

Accepted Answer

'Passed' should be 'past'

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'Complainant' should be 'victim'

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'Alleged' should be 'confirmed'

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'Threatening' should be 'threatening to her'

Question 2

Which organizational structure is MOST appropriate for a police incident report narrative?

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Strictly chronological order of events

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Most important facts first, least important last

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Alphabetical order by subject's last name

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Random order as facts were discovered

Question 3

Which sentence demonstrates the most precise and professional language for a police report?

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The subject displayed signs consistent with alcohol intoxication, including slurred speech and unsteady gait.

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The guy seemed pretty drunk when we got there.

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He was obviously wasted and could barely stand up.

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The individual appeared to have had too many drinks.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate element to include in a formal written report?

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The officer's personal opinion on the suspect's guilt

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The officer's badge number

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Verbatim quotes from witnesses

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A physical description of the scene

Question 5

Select the sentence with correct comma usage:

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Officer Torres and her partner searched the building.

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Officer Torres, and her partner, searched the building.

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Officer Torres, and her partner searched the building.

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Officer Torres and, her partner, searched the building.

Question 6

A witness statement reads: 'I seen him take the wallet.' The officer documenting this should:

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Write the statement exactly as spoken, in quotation marks

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Correct the grammar before quoting it in the report

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Summarize it without quotes to avoid documenting the error

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Refuse to include ungrammatical statements in reports

Question 7

Which sentence correctly uses 'its' versus 'it's'?

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The vehicle had its registration expired by two months.

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The department filed it's annual report on time.

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Its important to document all observations accurately.

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The report lost it's credibility due to factual errors.