Fill in the Blank: _______ _______ are a permanent written record of the facts of a case to be used in further investigation, in writing reports and in prosecuting the case.
A.
Case Files
B.
Investigative Photos
C.
Investigative Notes
D.
Trial Documents
2.
True or False? You should always take notes immediately, when speaking to suspects or witnesses.
A.
True: You want to be sure you write everything down before you forget it
B.
False: Reluctant witnesses and suspects may not talk if you record what they say. In such cases, obtain the information first and record it later. You must sense when it is best to delay writing notes.
3.
Select all that apply: The amount of notes taken during an investigation depends on:
A.
The type of offense
B.
The conditions of the case
C.
Your attitude and ability
D.
The number of other officers assigned to the case
4.
When taking notes, is it acceptable to use abbreviations?
A.
No, you always need to write out exactly what you mean, so others will be able to read your notes and understand them in the future
B.
Yes, as long as they are standard ones, such as MPH, DWI, or AVE
