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In today’s tip, risk management expert and Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham emphasizes the critical role of reviewing reports before submission. While report writing may seem tedious, it is an essential duty that can significantly impact your agency. A well-written report may go unnoticed, but an error-filled report can be scrutinized by attorneys, judges, victims, offenders or even the media.
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Questions for discussion:
- What are the potential consequences of submitting an inaccurate or incomplete report?
- How can officers develop good habits for reviewing their reports effectively?
- What role does proper documentation play in building a strong case?
- How can agencies create a culture that prioritizes accurate and thorough report writing?
- In what ways can a well-reviewed report protect both officers and their departments in legal proceedings?
Additional police report-writing resources from Police1
- 3 simple ways to reduce redundancy in police report writing
- Why every police report needs a synopsis
- When to use passive voice: 8 tactics of professional writers
- Your English teacher was right: Active voice is better than passive voice
- The future of police report writing
- 3 simple ways to instantly improve your report writing
