After the report writer receives the amendments from the recipient of the report, he or she must proceed with effecting the required changes. Amendments that can be effected can range from;
- Changing the report format.
- Changing the language used.
- Acknowledging sources consulted.
- Confirming the validity of sources.
- Rewriting the report in a clearer structure.
- Adding omitted sections of the report.
- Using third person in the report.
Let us look at the following report. Suggest areas of amendment for this report.
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INCIDENT REPORT
On the above date and time, this reporting officer responded by marked patrol car to the scene of a burglary after receiving a radio call wherein a perpetrator had absconded with a TV. I dusted for prints around the front door and shelf where the TV was taken from in the living room. I lifted a latent from the shelf and placed it on a fingerprint card. The victim was questioned by me, he was one Tony Brown. Brown stated, “I deactivated my TV and left my domicile on this date at approximately 7:30 am in the morning. Brown further related that “I returned at about 5:30 pm this evening. I had locked his doors and windows before I left my house.” The victim also articulated that he found his front door open upon his return to his place of residence. Upon entering, he discovered his TV had been stolen and was missing. Upon concluding my investigation, I departed the scene. |
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