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Course Outline for
CRJU2206 — Police Report Writing
Credits: 3 (3/0/0)
Description: This course provides the technical understanding and practical
application in basic police report writing, field note taking and
standardized report forms commonly used by law enforcement.
Emphasis is placed on developing a clear, concise style in expressing
factual, relevant information in an acceptable format relevant to criminal
case procedures. Minnesota Police Officer Standards and Training Board
learning objectives for police report writing are also covered.
Prerequisites: ENGL1101
OR
GSCO1102
Corequisites: (None)
Competencies: 1. Recognize the importance of writing clear, concise police reports.
2. Compare standardized report forms used in law enforcement.
3. Develop a knowledge of proper field note-taking.
4. Identify correct formats for various types of police reports.
5. Demonstrate effective proofreading technique for accuracy of reports.
6. Identify relevant data needed for appropriate criminal case procedures.
7. Evaluate appropriate data privacy rules and regulations relating to
police reporting.
8. Compare standardized report forms used in probation/corrections.
9. Develop a report writing style comparable to those used by local and
regional law enforcement and corrections agencies.
Goal Areas: (None)
Approved: 10-18-2011
Downloaded: 4-17-2017
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