Incident Reporting

Reporting Requirements

• Timeliness: Submit reports within your shift or as soon as possible.

• Accuracy: Be detailed, clear, and objective—no assumptions or opinions.

What to Include

• Incident Details: Date, location, and type of crime or event.

• Involved Parties: Names and info of suspects, victims, witnesses, and officers.

• Descriptions & Evidence: Document injuries, property damage, vehicles, and suspects (include photos if available).

• Actions Taken: List responses, arrests, evidence collected, and any developments.

Report Writing

• Structure: Use third-person and present events in timeline order.

• Language: Keep it professional, objective, and easy to understand.

Saving & Review

• Save Constantly: Use the MDT, Google Docs, or Notepad to prevent data loss.

• Review: Have a supervisor or involved officer check for accuracy.

Follow-Up

• Case Management: Track case progress and complete follow-up tasks.

• Provide Updates: Inform supervisors, investigators, or other units as needed.