It Did Happen

A Police Officer’s Guide to Successful Report Writing

Jamie M. Calise

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Austin Macauley Publishers LLC
11 October 2024

Writing & editing guides; Legal skills & practice

""If it's not in the report, it didn't happen."" This law enforcement adage has stood the test of time for a reason.

With calls for greater transparency in the criminal justice system and technology revolutionizing how information is shared, police reports have taken on new life in today's law enforcement world. For most new officers, learning how to write a report starts with learning what to write. Make no mistake, a quality investigation is the foundation of a successful police report.

By exploring the critical interplay between investigating and writing, It Did Happen: A Police Officer's Guide to Successful Report Writing examines case development and narrative construction from the ground up. As it does, it analyzes different categories of police reports and reviews the legal standards and procedural rules that officers regularly encounter. Along the way, it contrasts mandatory and discretionary reporting and discusses how computer-aided dispatch systems can serve as valuable investigative resources. Finally, this book recognizes that police reports are the foremost tool for communicating the facts and circumstances that guide an officer's decisions.

Whether you attend the police academy, take a criminal justice course, or work in the security field, this book offers several strategies to enhance your report writing skills.

By: Jamie M. Calise
Imprint: Austin Macauley Publishers LLC
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9798889103240
Pages: 152
Publication Date: 11 October 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jamie M. Calise is a veteran law enforcement officer and police administrator. He is currently a police chief in Massachusetts, and for more than two decades, served as a municipal police officer in Rhode Island. An attorney and educator, Calise has extensive experience in public safety administration, patrol operations, investigations, law enforcement accreditation, and police management. He has instructed on several criminal justice topics in police academy and college settings. His courses have included police report writing, criminal procedure, investigations, first-line supervision, legal issues in human resources, and field training.