Documentation/Report Writing

Question 1

LE Notes can include

Answer 1

• photos
• audio and video recordings
• computer records
• phone records( texts, calls emails, photos)

Question 2

What is the primary use of LE notes?

Answer 2

to aid in memory when preparing narrative reports and to prepare for court testimony

Question 3

In additions to aiding memory LE notes also are commonly used as

Answer 3

a record of contacts and activities

Question 4

What should one of the first entries in the notes be?

Answer 4

a reference identifier number such as a file number, case number or case name

Question 5

What are some common elements of LE notes?

Answer 5

• date and time of entry
• location the notes were made
• people present
• page or item number
• body of facts: who, what, when, where ,why, how?

Question 6

What are the 5 essential elements of a LE Narrative Report?

Answer 6

• Accurate
• Complete
• Concise
• Clear
• Objective (fair)

Question 7

What are some common MOI elements?

Answer 7

• Case name and number
• date and time of interview
• location of interview
• other present
• name and title of interviewer

Question 8

What is a common element found at the end of the MOI?

Answer 8

Investigator signature and date

Question 9

What are written statements?

Answer 9

declarations of fact put into formal form (typed, written or printed) by an investigator or the person actually making the statement

Question 10

What is a memorandum of activity?

Answer 10

narrative documents used to memorialize other types of LE activities

Question 11

What is a sworn statement?

Answer 11

a statement made under oath or affirmation by the subject of the interview

Question 12

What statements are most commonly taken by Federal investigators?

Answer 12

Unsworn statements

Question 13

what is another name for a sworn statement?

Answer 13

affidavit

Question 14

What are 2 types of statements?

Answer 14

• narrative (most common)

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