About this course

Correctional officers, Lieutenants, Captains, probation and parole officers, Wardens, and every other correctional worker depend on their ability to convey accurate information to each other, their supervisors, or even to the court system. Report writing is a form of communication that allows information to be cataloged, stored, analyzed and retrieved for future use in prosecution or testimony. This course puts the learner on a path to discovering and improving the usage, understanding, and importance of clear and concise report writing.

Appropriate Audience

All Correctional & Jail staff needing to write effective reports, memos, & accurate investigative records

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Course Length

8 Hours

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‍Course Takeaways

•Characteristics of a Good Report

•Importance of Ethics in Testimony

•Difference Between Concrete andAbstract Language

•Note-taking Strategies

•Clear and Concise Writing

•Understanding Depositions,Testifying, and the Courtroom

•The Role of the Witness

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