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Diff Police Report Part 2

The document outlines the structure and importance of various police reports, including progress reports, final investigation reports, after operations reports, and after encounter reports. It emphasizes the criteria for good investigation reports, such as accuracy, completeness, brevity, and fairness, as well as the methods of supervision to ensure report quality. Additionally, it discusses how investigators are rated on their report writing and the impact of good reports on the reputation of officers and their departments.

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Diff Police Report Part 2

The document outlines the structure and importance of various police reports, including progress reports, final investigation reports, after operations reports, and after encounter reports. It emphasizes the criteria for good investigation reports, such as accuracy, completeness, brevity, and fairness, as well as the methods of supervision to ensure report quality. Additionally, it discusses how investigators are rated on their report writing and the impact of good reports on the reputation of officers and their departments.

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police report

presented by: Gonzales, Ryan Jay D.


PROGRESS REPORT

Progress reports document new findings, suspect identification,


or recovered items after the initial investigation. Number reports
consecutively (e.g., "Progress Report No. 1" "No. 2"). Updates
continue until all details are finalized for the Final Investigation
Report.
FINAL INVESTIGATION REPORT

A final investigation report is an objective summary of findings


submitted by an investigator to their superior. It serves as an
official record for action by higher authorities. An
investigator's effectiveness and reputation are largely judged
by the quality of their reports.
A. Purposes of an Investigation Report:

• Record. : Serves as a permanent record of investigation findings.


• Leads. : Provides information to support ongoing investigation.
• Prosecution Action. : Forms the basis for criminal, corrective, or
disciplinary actions.

B. Criteria for a Good Investigation Report:

• Proper grammar and correct use of abbreviations.


• Avoid slang and unnecessary technical terms.
Form a group of five and brainstorm on the types of
C. Requisites of a Good Investigation Report:
Activity discourse below. Provide definitions for each of the
discourses and share your work with the class.
• Accuracy: Facts must be true, verified, and include both favorable and unfavorable
information.
• Completeness: Address the 5Ws and 1H, establish crime elements, and include
supporting documents.
• Brevity: Exclude irrelevant details.
• Fairness: Present facts objectively; theories must align with evidence.
• Form and Style: Use clear organization, proper formatting, and write in the third
person.
• Prompt: Submit the report on time to maintain credibility.
D. Characteristics of Report Writers:
Those who write without thinking;
Those who write and think at the same time; and
Those who think first and write afterwards.

E. How Investigators are Rated on Report Writing:

• Key Factors: Conciseness, clarity, organization, thoroughness, accuracy, and


relevance of leads.

• Errors of Form: Grammar, spelling, typographical errors, and incorrect file/block


details.

• Errors of Substance: Delays, omissions, misstatements, incomplete descriptions,


failure to note risks, neglected leads, inadequate interviews, and poor evidence
handling.
F. Supervision of Reports:
How to Write it?
1. Assuring Good Reports:
• Leaders must prioritize good report writing, set clear standards, and provide
training.
• Supervisors must be trained to identify errors and use spot-checking to ensure
consistency and correctness. Reports should only be signed when accurate.

2. Protecting Reputation:
• Good reports reflect positively on officers and the department, and help defend
against false charges.
G. Methods of Supervision:

1. Tickler System: Uses index cards to track cases and


progress.
2. Assignment Record: Logs officer assignments and report
submissions.
3. Review & Approval: Supervisors verify and approve
reports for accuracy.
AFTER OPERATIONS REPORT

This report summarizes the actions of personnel


during a police operation, regardless of the
outcome. It is used to assess performance,
determine eligibility for awards, and identify any
lapses that may lead to administrative sanctions.
AFTER ENCOUNTER REPORT

After Encounter Report: A report on special missions or


combat operations against lawless elements, terrorists, or
rebels. It includes key documents such as the encounter scene
sketch, list of participating troops, ammunition expenditure
and stock summary, award recommendations for bravery, and
proposed citations.
Thank
you for
listening!
QUESTIONS :

1-6. Enumerate the six requisites of a good investigation report

7-9. Enumerate the three methods of supervision.

10. BONUS

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