How would you define a report?
A report is a specific form of writing that is organised around concisely identifying and examining issues, events, or findings that have happened in a physical sense, such as events that have occurred within an organisation, or findings from a research investigation.
What is a report and its functions?
The Purpose of Reports. Reports communicate information which has been compiled as a result of research and analysis of data and of issues. Reports can cover a wide range of topics, but usually focus on transmitting information with a clear purpose, to a specific audience. The scope and style of reports varies widely.
What is the importance of police report?
Police reports record facts that can be useful in investigating and prosecuting crimes. But there’s another reason they’re important, and it’s not as obvious: Police reports help track emerging criminal trends.
What are the qualities of a good police report?
Well-written police reports must include four basic characteristics to be useful and understandable by those using the report. These include: accuracy, completeness, conciseness and clarity.
Are police reports private?
Police investigate crimes and arrest people, but they do not charge people with crimes. Police records thus are not part of the court system, and documents like arrest reports or crime/incident reports kept at police departments are not presumed to be open to the public as court records are.
What happens when someone files a police report against me?
The written report is sent to the prosecutor, who must then decide if more investigation is necessary or if enough evidence exists to authorize prosecution based on probable cause that a crime has occurred. The evidence must also support that the person cited in the report committed the crime.
What happens if no charges are filed?
Simply put, if the charges are not filed within the time limit allowed by law, you cannot be prosecuted. Charges often filed after the Court date you were given when cited or arrested. Prosecutors like to review and file the cases by the Court date to avoid additional notification or arrest.