Point deduction using the LD 18 Investigative Report Writing quantitative/numerical deduction scoring system based on overall award of 100 points per written exercise with the minimum pass point set by the presenter The presenter will determine which grading method will be used, and what the pass point is for the test report. REQUIRED LEARNING ACTIVITIES Students will participate in a learning activity that requires the writing of five practice reports based on either POST-developed video re-enactments of crimes, investigations or law enforcement-related incidents, or based upon equivalent simulations, scenarios or videotape depictions developed by the presenter. The events selected should require reports reflecting a progressive of difficulty (e.g., from a simple incident or crime to more complex events involving the articulation of probable cause to stop, probable cause to arrest, statements of witnesses, etc.) Each learning activity must incorporate: Generation of appropriate field notes narrative Formal feedback to the student regarding the quality of student writing. The purpose of requiring feedback is to provide ongoing evaluation and documentation of student strengths and weaknesses so that the student is able to progressively improve. Assessment of the practice reports should address: The adequacy of the decisions made by the student regarding the incident/crime. This includes: The determination of the existence or nonexistence of a If a crime has been committed, the proper identification of that crime The taking of proper safety measures The preservation of evidence The capturing of all essential information The ability of the report/narrative to communicate with the reader and employ proper format and conventions. This includes: The organization and development of the report The inclusion of relevant information The anticipation of possible defenses that might be asserted by the suspect The use of the active voice The use of the person The proper use of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and word choice The student will participate in one or more learning activities from the POST-developed or Instructor’s Guide to Learning Activities for Leadership, Ethics and Community Policing other comparable sources regarding investigative report writing. At a minimum, each activity, or combination of activities must address the following topics:
Point deduction using the LD 18 Investigative Report Writing quantitative/numerical deduction scoring system based on overall award of 100 points per written exercise with the minimum pass point set by the presenter The presenter will determine which grading method will be used, and what the pass point is for the test report. REQUIRED LEARNING ACTIVITIES Students will participate in a learning activity that requires the writing of five practice reports based on either POST-developed video re-enactments of crimes, investigations or law enforcement-related incidents, or based upon equivalent simulations, scenarios or videotape depictions developed by the presenter. The events selected should require reports reflecting a progressive of difficulty (e.g., from a simple incident or crime to more complex events involving the articulation of probable cause to stop, probable cause to arrest, statements of witnesses, etc.) Each learning activity must incorporate: Generation of appropriate field notes narrative Formal feedback to the student regarding the quality of student writing. The purpose of requiring feedback is to provide ongoing evaluation and documentation of student strengths and weaknesses so that the student is able to progressively improve. Assessment of the practice reports should address: The adequacy of the decisions made by the student regarding the incident/crime. This includes: The determination of the existence or nonexistence of a If a crime has been committed, the proper identification of that crime The taking of proper safety measures The preservation of evidence The capturing of all essential information The ability of the report/narrative to communicate with the reader and employ proper format and conventions. This includes: The organization and development of the report The inclusion of relevant information The anticipation of possible defenses that might be asserted by the suspect The use of the active voice The use of the person The proper use of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and word choice The student will participate in one or more learning activities from the POST-developed Instructor’s Guide to Learning Activities for Leadership, Ethics and Community Policing or other comparable sources regarding investigative report writing. At a minimum, each activity, or combination of activities must address the following topics:
SIBC_Exemplar_July_1_2018.docx