Report Writing for Law Enforcement and Corrections Professionals

Information • This chapter will cover some of the more common types of miscellaneous

Pick-Up or a NCIC (1 of 2) • This form is used when a

Pick-Up or a NCIC (2 of 2) • The information from the pick-up is

Pick-Up or Want for a Vehicle • The information on the vehicle pick-up form

Figure 14 -1 “Pick-up” Sheet Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Figure 14 -2 “Pick-up” for a Stolen Vehicle Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc.

Evidence Chain of Custody Sheet and Evidence Tags • Collection and documentation of evidence

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Figure 14 -6 Evidence/Property Bag Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Custody Sheet/Report • The custody sheet is usually required for booking someone into jail

Figure 14 -7 Chain of Custody Sheet Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. All

Tips for Miscellaneous Forms • As in writing a good case report, most of

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Information • This chapter will cover some of the more common types of miscellaneous forms you may be required to complete. • The types and volumes of forms will vary from agency to agency. Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Pick-Up or a NCIC (1 of 2) • This form is used when a law enforcement professional investigates a crime when there is a probable cause to make an arrest, but the officer cannot locate the offender. • The pick-up form that has all the case information regarding the wanted person, the crime severity, and any other information that could be used to locate the suspect. Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Pick-Up or a NCIC (2 of 2) • The information from the pick-up is typically entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). • Every law enforcement agency in the nation has access to this vital information. • Note: a pick-up in any format is not a universal form, and it should not be confused with an arrest warrant, probable cause affidavit, or writ of commitment. Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Pick-Up or Want for a Vehicle • The information on the vehicle pick-up form for a vehicle is similar to a pick-up form for an individual. • This form is used to locate a vehicle that is stolen, used in the commission of a crime, or simply might belong to a missing person. Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Evidence Chain of Custody Sheet and Evidence Tags • Collection and documentation of evidence that is used in the commission of a crime • The law enforcement professional must maintain the chain of custody of an item that he or she has collected from a crime scene. • Make sure all firearms are unloaded and safe when placed into evidence. • This is to ensure that the weapon will not discharge accidentally when it is moved or handled by others. Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Tips for Miscellaneous Forms • As in writing a good case report, most of the forms you complete could be subpoenaed into a court of law. • Every judicial district has slightly different requirements for completing various forms and other legal documents. Copyright © 2017 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved