Street Officer's Guide to Report Writing 1/e
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Frank Scalise, Douglas Strosahl
Written by experienced police officers in an engaging, conversational tone, A Street Officer's Guide To Report Writing teaches effective writing by examining and demonstrating the 'Four Pillars' of a well-written report (Clear, Concise, Complete, and Accurate).
Packed with examples as well as stories from the authors' own experience, the book demonstrates the critical importance of writing skills in the field of criminal justice, as well as the positive effects of these skills on professional success.
The book also illustrates the Five W's and One H of Journalism, email correspondence, letter writing, performance reviews, proofreading, and much more.
A Street Officer's Guide To Report Writing is an essential resource for new officers, criminal justice students, and seasoned professionals who want to improve their report-writing skills.
BS8343
Features: *Accessible Format: A Street Officer's Guide To Report Writing makes readers feel like they are part of a conversation with the authors, turning a typically dry topic into one that is more appealing and easy to understand.
*'Four Pillars' Approach: Using the recognizable 'Four Pillars' model (Clear, Concise, Complete, Accurate), readers achieve strong results quickly, and build a solid foundation they will use for life.
*True-to-life examples: Woven throughout the material, multiple examples based on the authors' experiences give meaningful context to the lessons, bringing readers out of the book and into the precinct.
*Practical exercises: Readers get hands-on experience by writing practice reports and honing them according to the "Four Pillars."
*Unforgettable Stories: More than a textbook, a Street Officer's Guide To Report Writing is an entertaining read laced with pop culture, humor, and real-life law enforcement stories that make retaining the material effortless.
SpecificationsDelmar/Cengage Learning, 2012
6" x 9" softcover
192 pages
ISBN: 978-1-111-54250-4
