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25 Cards in this Set
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What is the ultimate goal of any investigation? |
To identify the truth |
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What should enforcement officers keep in mind when using mobile electronic devices to record investigative actions? |
The devices cannot think for the officer |
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General occurrence reports are the first reports to file for any incident? True or False |
True |
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All enforcement agency calls require the officer to complete a general occurrence report? True or False |
False |
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Can only people involved directly in a investigation read reports about it? True or False |
False |
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What are the qualities of a superior investigator? |
Ethical, aware, energized, determined and thinks outside the box |
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List the types of written reports you may undertake to complete as a fire inspector |
General occurrence report Supplemental report Briefing notes Inspection orders Job shadowing report Injury report Notebook entries Equipment maintenance report |
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Are the notes in your notebook used as building blocks for report writing, recording keeping of events and to aid your memory? True or False |
True |
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In accordance with the OFM-TG-01-2012, courts prefer: |
Notebooks that are bound and page numbered |
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To comply with the OFM-TG-01-2012 when taking notes, which of the following apply: |
- cross out any errors with a single line and initial it - retain all “original” handwritten notes even if they have been transcribed into an electronic font - do not leave blank lines in your notebook if possible - all of the responses are correct (right answer) |
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Good investigative writing should always include opinions? True or False |
False |
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According to the OFM-TG-01-2012, notes can be written, recorded on a hand-held voice recorder or produced electronically? True or False |
True |
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According to the OFM-TG-01-2012, hand drawn diagrams are not to be included in notes? True or False |
False |
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What are the 5 rules of narrative writing? |
- first person - past tense - active voice - chronological order - short, clear, concise, and concrete words |
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What are the 5 mechanics of note taking? |
- readable - accurate - factual - concise - complete |
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Elements of technical/report writing |
Purpose and writing situation Audience and situation Purpose and audience Clear and precise writing Page design Visual design Ethical |
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10 key attributes to remember with completing technical or written reports |
Stick to the object Have a purpose Maintain objectivity Convey solid information/facts/data Be impersonal Stay concise Maintain direction Keep style and format consistent Content is archival Properly cite contributions |
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What is an investigation? |
Is a lawful search for things or people, and second, the goal of an investigation is to find the truth |
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Who is an investigator? |
The persons who look into events or a situation to find the facts about what happened They will ask questions and interview people, look at fire scenes, examine documents, collect evidence to develop an understanding of what occurred after reviewing all the information that is available |
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When does an investigation begin? |
When one of these things is present 1. Crime/event has occurred 2. There is reasonable certainty that a crime/event has occurred 3. The investigator must be reasonably sure crime/event is going to occur |
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What’s the definition of fact? |
Something that has actually taken place or known to have existed, which can be validated with pieces of evidence |
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What is the definition of opinion? |
The personal view or judgement about a subject, that may or may not be substantiated by the facts or positive knowledge |
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General rules of narrative writing |
Start from the beginning and put the material in chronological order (cause and effect) Write in past tense Use complete sentences Grammar and spelling apply Quote whenever possible Short sentences |
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Common errors of narrative writing |
Omitting information Poor grammar/spelling Lack of objectivity |
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Importance of note taking |
Professionalism Credibility Evidence Testimony |
