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WRITING POLICE REPORTS

Assume that a traffic stop resulted in arresting someone for 15 g of heroin possession: No witness statements are available. The heroin seized totaled was 15 grams and field tested positive. Assume that he was cooperative. Assume the offense occurred in Michigan. – What should be the 3 main components of an initial report? – Which of the 3 components do you feel is the most important? – What are the functions of the narrative section of a report? – Do you feel that the narrative is important? – How should a narrative section should be written? – What challenges do you think can exist due to a poorly written narrative on a police report?– What best practices should employed when writing police reports.