Just the Facts: Investigative Report Writing (4th Edition)

Biggs, Michael

ISBN 10: 013213280X / ISBN 13: 9780132132800

Published by Pearson, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Just the Facts: Investigative Report Writing (4th Edition)
• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 013213280X
• ISBN 13: 9780132132800
• Binding: paperback
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

JUST THE FACTS: INVESTIGATIVE REPORT WRITING, 4/e brings together all the simple rules and techniques students need to write effective investigative reports in law enforcement. Its user-friendly methodology works in any context, with any crime, regardless of the case’s complexity. Each chapter focuses on one major component of the report writing process, carefully building on what has already been learned. Coverage includes: investigation basics, note taking, narrative writing, describing persons and property, crime and arrest reports, writing interviews and search warrants, and more. This edition’s extensive updates include: more coverage of narrative writing rules, supported by more exercises; new coverage of digital evidence; and more search warrant examples — all presented in an attractive, accessible new design. Every chapter includes a clear overview, key terms, summary, brief review, practical exercises, and a ten-question quiz. This edition contains convenient blank report forms, practical exercises on condensing reports and choosing more effective language; and a fully-updated glossary.

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This workbook combines the basics of two disciplines—investigation and report writing, and bridges the gap between them in order to teach the basics involved in writing a police report. Fundamental guidelines for investigative reports are established through a set of rules that are easy to understand and apply in any type of report writing scenario. Chapter topics include note taking, describing persons and property, crime and arrest reports, search warrants, and issues in writing. For police officers who have difficulty turning their preliminary investigative efforts into quality reports, and anyone involved in law enforcement training seeking a tool to produce effective investigative report writing.