Writing Importance Scenarios 1-4 September 15, 2010 Prepared for
???????? Importance of Written Communication in Criminal Justice
A Criminal Justice career can be greatly enhanced with good
written communication skills for the following reasons: one
reason is that it is important that our written documentation
and reports are clearly stated for interpretation. The well
written report or document provides the audience with the
ability to immediately interpret the full message. Why is it
important to be motivated to be a good writer? Being motivated
to write well is the basis of good communication and to be able
to write properly will help with expressing your ideas and
thoughts more clearly. In the first scenario the police chief
clearly praises the new police officer on his detailed
investigative prowess, however that’s is all that became of his
praises there was no written accommodations or as stated in the
scenario “atta boys” nor where any letters of appreciation on
the new officers investigative efforts.