A Guide to Police Writing

This book is designed to assist law enforcement officers to develop good writing skills for note taking and the preparation of police reports and memos. It is useful at all stages in the career of a law enforcement officer. The guide offers a practical approach to the fundamental rules of writing that are critical for effective and successful investigations and prosecutions and also contribute to success in training coursed and career advancement. The third edition addresses the requirements of good police writing in view of the impact of technological advances and has been revised to include more details on police reports, use of notebooks in court and computer-aided report and essay writing,with additional examples.