Communications and Report Writing for Law Enforcement Professionals, 5th Edition equips Canadian policing students with the interpersonal, assessment, written, and reporting skills needed for the field. Specifically designed for various law enforcement courses, students will learn how to obtain, file, and process information, and to navigate specific scenarios such as conducting digital car searches.

Authors Jeffrey S. Rosnick and Dianna McAleer have conveniently divided this edition into two parts: communication and report writing. The first section addresses the impact of effective communication and covers oral communication, active listening, writing foundations, and various writing forms, including emails, memoranda, and letters. The second section highlights the importance of report writing skills, including general occurrence reports, witness statements, and the Crown brief, and stresses the importance of documentation in any investigation.

• New “In the Field” boxes that illustrate various law enforcement examples, beyond policing
• Additional interactive content such as forms and quizzes
• Updated reports reflecting current practices
• Numerous examples present both first-person and third-person perspectives, reflecting approaches of different law enforcement agencies
• New interior design

PART ONE: COMMUNICATION SKILLS
1. The Importance of Communications in Law Enforcement
2. Effective Listening
3. Spelling and Workplace Vocabulary
4. Writing Foundations and Grammar
5. Polishing Your Writing
6. Emails, Memoranda, and Letters
7. Essay Writing
8. Speaking Effectively

PART TWO: REPORT WRITING
9. Introduction to Report Writing
10. The Notebook
11. Report Writing
12. General Occurrence Reports
13. Supplementary Reports
14. Witness Statements
15. The Crown Brief
16. The Written Communications Test

Appendix: Research Skills
Glossary
Index

Chapter 1: The Importance of Communications in Law Enforcement

Instructor Resources

• Instructor's Guide
• PowerPoint Presentations
• Test Bank

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