Report writing

Active voice example

(active)officer smith wrote the citation (passive) The citation was written by Officer Smith

Reactions to stress

- anxiety - irritability - decreased attention to detail - unclear thinking - apetite changes - Emotional display over dead or wounded - Isolation - diminished confidence - sleep troubles

purpose of field notes

-investigate aid -helps identify offenders -basis for writing reports

Perception of witnesses

1) inconsistent statements, 2) reputation for untruthfulness, 3) defects in perception, 4) prior convictions that show dishonesty or untruthfulness, 5) bias.

Study Questions

1. Stress is defined as: 2. List the three stages of stress reaction in proper order and describe each. 3. List the internal stressors. 4. List the external stressors. 5. List the stressors inherent to police work. 6. List the individual stressors identified in the text and then list two personal stressors that affect you. 7. List three types of stress. 8. List five early warning signs of stress. 9. Which personality type is characterized by aggressive, competitive or hostile behavior. 10.List five negative responses to stress. 11. List at least six effective methods for reducing stress. 12. Define "critical incident" and "post-traumatic stress disorder." 13. Give a brief explanation of each category of PTSD symptoms.

all-terrain vehicle

Any motor vehicle designed to travel over any terrain, of a type possessing three to six rubber tires, and powered by a gasoline engine not exceeding 600 cubic centimeters and is used exclusively for off-highway use.

Managing PTSD

At the time of the incident and immediately after it is helpful to be active, use physical exercise to help discharge the tension. It is important to look after your physical health so that you will have sufficient reserves to deal with the emotional stress. Get sufficient rest, eat nutritionally, and avoid alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine as much as possible. Talk to your family and friends about the incident and your feelings.

Removal and Disposal of Injured or Dangerous Animals

Basic Procedure for Handling Animal Bites-If the animal has bitten someone administer first aid to the victim and advice the victim to seek further medical attention. If it is a wild animal make every attempt to locate and confine the animal as they may pose a greater risk of rabies. Notify your animal control or agency responsible for picking animals that have bitten people Officers will often be called to remove injured, ill, or dangerous animals. The safety of the public is your primary concern. Upon arrival at the scene, the officer should try to locate the animal and the owner if possible.

Patrol Patterns

Circular Patrol-drives in a manner that on a map grid would appear to be circular. Double Back Patrol-during which the officer will patrol an area once then turn around, or "double-back" and cover the same area again within a short period of time. Random Patrol-This type of patrol exerts the maximum amount of pressure on the potential criminal because they never know where you are going to be at a particular time. Random patrol can include circular and double back patrol patterns, or a combination of the two.

Vehicles

Color of the vehicle (top to bottom) • Year of manufacture • Make of the vehicle • Model - 2dr, 4dr, pick-up, etc. • Unusual details such as broken windshield or headlights/taillights, decals, trailer hitch, or any damage to the vehicle • License number and/or color of the tag, color of the numbers on the tag

acceptable abbreviations

Commonly used terms of address, such as Mr., Ms., and Mrs.; • Days of the week and months of the year; • Road designations, such as Ave., St., and Blvd.; • Time of the day, such as A.M. and P.M.; and, • Points of the compass, such as NE, S, W, et

unconscious memory

Data that is not available during normal consciousness.

Hazardous Occurrences types

Downed Electrical Wires-The law enforcement officer is often the first to arrive at the scene of a downed wire incident. Malfunctioning Traffic Signals-n, the patrol officer will come across or be dispatched to a malfunctioning traffic signal. The signal may be completely dark, blinking, or stuck on red, green, or amber Dangerous Road Conditions-Ice, water, oil, fuel spills, loose gravel, broken glass, and other obstructions in the roadway can create hazardous conditions. If possible clean up the obstruction. Damage to Fire Hydrants-If you discover a damaged fire hydrant, try to locate the damage fire hydrant, Gas Leaks-The officer should contact the dispatch center and have them immediately notify the gas company and fire department of the exact location and nature of the problem Natural Disasters-Saving lives and protecting property is your number one task. Know your department's policies and your jurisdiction's procedures for responding during a natural disaster Explosion-While responding to an explosion, your number one concern must be scene safety. Consider that the perpetrator may have planted a secondary device intended to target public safety responders Hazardous Material Incident-Avoid rushing into an area where there has been a suspected hazardous materials incident. Cautiously approach from upwind, uphill, or upstream to stay clear from vapor, fumes, and spills. Keep your vehicle at a safe distance, usually about 150 feet

Apprehension patrol

During this type of patrol your main goal is to be aggressive in apprehending known offenders and trying not to be so visible to the citizens or the criminal element. -low visibility -warrant round ups

Positive Alternatives for Stress Reduction

Eliminate Stressors Professional Help Increasing Your Ability to Cope-Exercise; • Writing/journaling; • Reading; • Gardening; • Music; • Fishing; • Watching a movie, or comedy television show. goal setting

he most common symptoms of acute stress are the following:

Emotional distress: a combination of anger or irritability, anxiety and depression, • Muscular problems: tension headaches, back pain, jaw pain and muscular tensions that lead to pulled muscles and tendon and ligament problems, • Stomach, gut and bowel problems: ulcers, heartburn, acid stomach, flatulence, diarrhea, constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), • Over-arousal leading to elevated blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, sweaty palms, heart palpitations, dizziness, migraine headaches, cold hands or feet, shortness of breath and/or chest pain.

Foot Patrol Disadvantages

Expensive. • Restrictive Mobility and coverage area. • Often used as punishment, leading to low morale and negative contacts with citizens. • Weather can pose a hazard, requiring the officer to stay inside, or to requisition a vehicle. • Inability to transport prisoners, requiring an additional officer to be involved in any arrest and transport. • Inability to carry large amounts of equipment. cover from gun fire

The Patrol Vehicle and Associated Equipment

First Aid Kit and Personal Protective Equipment Safety Vest Portable Radio Shotgun and Ammunition Flashlight Camera Crime Scene Supplies mobile data terminals measuring tape ppe

How/both police /perpetrator

How did the victim, perpetrator, and witnesses get to the scene? • How were the tools and weapons used in the event by its participants? • How did the victim, perpetrator, and/or witnesses get away? • How was the perpetrator apprehended? how did they get to hospital?

Procedures to Locate, Identify, and Determine Ownership of Lost or Stolen Property

Media, NCIC/GCIC, Pawnshops, Crime Lab, Citizens in Officers Patrol Area manufacturer information

Missing adults

Missing Adults Immediately start conducting an investigation to try and locate the adult, especially if the adult has a mental illness, developmental disability, or medical condition such as Alzheimer's' Disease.

negative stress

Negative stress is usually referred to as distress. Such stress places a demand on a person's psychological and physiological systems and when mismanaged, wears away at the individual's ability to cope.

first person perspective

Observations made by individuals about their own conscious experiences, also known as introspection or a subjective point of view. Phenomenology refers to the description and investigation of such observations. I,me We

Resources Available to the Law Enforcement Officer

Peer Counselors (Other peace officers who have been specially trained to help officers in need); • Employee Assistance Programs; • Professional Counselors or your family physician; • Family counselors; • Department chaplain, local ministers and/or other spiritual leaders; • Community service boards under contract with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (see http://dbhdd.georgia.gov/community-service-boards-wcgrh); • Family Service Associations; • Child Service and Family Counseling Services; • Alcoholics Anonymous Organizations; • American Heart Association (www.americanheart.org); • The American Institute of Stress (www.stress.org); • American Psychological Association (www.apa.org); Georgia Basic Law En

Mounted patrol

Police patrolling on horseback

internal sources

Poor Supervision Absence or Lack of Career Development Opportunities Inadequate Reward Reinforcement System Offensive Departmental Policy Excessive Paper Work Poor Equipment Inconsistent Discipline

coping methods

Positive Coping Methods Medical Examinations Counseling Relaxation Training Set Aside Daily Time for Relaxation Talk Out Frustrations with Family and Friends/Building Support Systems Take Time for Exercise and Recreation Try to Correct the Stress in Your Life Know Your Limits/Set Goals Learn to Live With Hostility Practice Good Diet and Weight Control/Get Proper Nutrition Learn to Deal Effectively with Family Relationships

positive stress

Positive forms of stress are usually referred to as "Eustress." Eustress is that stress that is necessary and essential for making life enjoyable. Examples include working toward a goal, like a degree, or going on a first date. Playing sports and working out other examples of eustress

drug abuse

Prescription Drugs Steroids Over-the-counter Medications

Area Familiarization

Profiling Beat Characteristics -population information, geographic data, location of emergency facilities, crime hazards, community habits Determinants of directed patrol

Negative Coping Methods

Projection (attributing feelings we have about ourselves to other people); • Rationalization (justifying or making excuses for your behavior); • Criticizing yourself (negative self-talk); • Driving fast in a car; • Chewing your fingernails; • Displaced aggression (becoming aggressive or violent, hitting someone, throwing or kicking something); • Eating too much or too little, or drinking a lot of coffee; • Smoking or chewing tobacco; • Drinking alcohol; • Yelling at your spouse, children, or friends; • Taking recreational drugs and/or prescription drugs (inappropriately) to calm yourself; • Avoiding social contact; • Blaming/belittling others; and, • Directing hostilities towards others.

Basic Patrol and Observation

Providing courtesy services such as unlocking car doors or changing a tire for a citizen; • Escorting business owners or employees to the bank to make a deposit, or providing an escort for a funeral; • Making death notifications to next of kin; • Conducting security checks of residences or commercial buildings; • Assisting other agencies by being on the lookout for missing or wanted persons or stolen vehicles; • Preserving evidence and securing crime scenes; • Crowd control; and, • Preparing reports completely and accurately. timely

Personality Styles and Patterns of Coping With Stress

Quick decision maker; • Risk taker; • Extremely dedicated to the profession (not a job but a life); • High tolerance for stress and ambiguity • Driven by internal motivators; High personal standards; • Difficulty accepting "failure"; • Perfectionist; • High level of control (self/emotions/situations/families); • High need for stimulation (busy people)/action-oriented; • Difficulty delaying gratification; • Easily bored; and, • Strong need to be needed and to help others

Stressors Inherent To Police Work (Nature of the Job)

Role Conflict-family or job Adverse Work Schedules-odd work times Negative View of Life-why people look at everything negative Fear and Danger-changes from calm to big incidents Boredom- Responsibility for Protecting Other People-responsible for citizens Multiple Supervisors- Poor Communication Patterns- Fragmented Nature of the Job-

common events that pose a threat as a critical incident are:

Serious injury or death of a coworker at work; • Serious injury or death of a family member under tragic circumstances; • Actual or perceived threat to your own physical safety/life; • Serious injury or death of a civilian, especially a child, under tragic circumstances; • Workplace violence; • Natural or man-made disasters; • Perceived failure during tragic/traumatic event; • Events with high media exposure; and, ANY traumatic event which may have private/personal emotional significance to the Officer

Risk factors for suicide

Sex (Male), Age (Teenager or Elderly), Depression, Previous Attempt, Ethanol or Drug Use, Loss of rational thinking, Sickness (medical illness), 3 or more prescription medications, Organized plan, No spouse (divorced, widowed, or single especially if childless). Social support lacking. illness Women try more often. Men succeed more often.

senses of officer /observation skills /include in reports to help place

Sight: Seeing is more than simply looking at someone or something. For a law enforcement officer, Seeing means observing behaviors and conditions that may signal trouble. You may have heard the term "keep your head on a swivel." This means you should always be looking around, paying attention to who is walking toward you; who is driving past you; who put their hands in their pocket immediately after seeing you; or, who may be trying to avoid you. By constantly observing your surroundings you will develop the ability to recognize when something is out of place or someone is acting suspicious. Hearing: Officers must also listen for sounds that might indicate a problem. It is difficult to hear sounds of trouble if you have the windows up and the music turned on. When possible, patrol with the windows to your patrol vehicle down and the music turned off. This will allow you to listen for cries for help, glass breaking, tires squealing, motors revving, or people fighting; thus, giving you the opportunity to step in to protect lives and property, and maintain peace and order. Touch: The sense of touch can be invaluable for a police officer. You will need to learn what a weapon feels like, whether it is a gun, a knife, or blunt object like a baton, without seeing it. Through training and experience you should be able to identify a weapon or contraband, simply through the sense of touch. During a pat down search of a subject, knowing what a weapon feels like without looking at it can critical. Smell: Your sense of small can also be important. You may detect a suspicious odor, like smoke, a natural gas leak, or burning marijuana coming from a vehicle, person, or residence. It is easier to perceive unusual smells if the car windows are down. When driving through a neighborhood at a slower speed, roll the windows down and use your sense of smell to help detect anything unusual that could indicate the need to investigate further. WARNING: Be careful to avoid actively inhaling unidentified materials, which could turn out to be hazardous. If you run across a container leaking an unknown substance, do not try to smell of the material. Even commonly used household chemicals, when mixed together, can cause death almost instantly when inhaled.15 Taste: Of the five physical senses, the sense of taste should rarely, if ever, used as a patrol technique or investigative tool. Like smelling suspicious or unknown substances, tasting such materials can be deadly. Never taste anything that you cannot identify. Observation and the Unconscious Memory Once the officer develops his or her observation skills, they will start to develop instinct, or what some have called a sixth sense. Instinct is the "typically fixed pattern of behavior...in response

Self-Assessment Exercise(s): How Do You Handle Stress Now?

Smelling of alcohol or drinking on the job; • Taking an excessive number of sick days; • Changing moods rapidly, having temper tantrums, and being sarcastic; • Taking unnecessary chances when driving, or being accident prone; • Being overzealous in dealing with a type of criminal; • Feeling persecuted by the public, or by family and friends; • Working overtime frequently and always having to be at the station to know what is going on; • Feeling the need to always do a perfect job and becoming depressed at negative criticism; • Blaming others for personal problems and being very defensive; • Believing that doing anything to enforce the law or to get a call handled "right" is O.K.; • Not being able to relax; • Never volunteering a personal feeling or opinion; and, • Feeling depressed and talking of suicide. (Risk factors for suicide include depression, relationship troubles, isolation, financial difficulties, chronic illness, and professional embarrassment due to participation in illegal or unethical activities).

Automobile patrol advantages

Speed and mobility. • Can cover a large area in a short amount of time. • High visibility can help deter criminal activity. • Provides some protection from weather and criminal element. Can provide cover in deadly force situations. • Allows officers to carry large amounts of equipment (crime scene kits, emergency flares, cameras, shotguns, extra ammunition, etc.). • Allows for partners (including canines). • Allows to the transportation of prisoners and evidence.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Symptoms and Stages of Alcoholism Being unable to limit the amount of alcohol you drink; • Feeling a strong need or compulsion to drink; • Developing tolerance to alcohol so that you need more to feel its effects; • Drinking alone or hide your drinking; • Experiencing physical withdrawal symptoms — such as nausea, sweating and shaking — when you don't drink; • Not remembering conversations or commitments, sometimes referred to as a "blackout"; • Making a ritual of having drinks at certain times and become annoyed when this ritual is disturbed or questioned; • Being irritable when your usual drinking time nears, especially if alcohol isn't available; • Keeping alcohol in unlikely places at home, at work or in your car; • Gulping drinks, ordering doubles or becoming drunk intentionally to feel good, or drink to feel "normal"; • Having legal problems or problems with relationships, employment or finances due to drinking, and; • Losing interest in activities and hobbies that used to bring you pleasure.

sources of stress

The Court and Judicial System Public's Lack of Support Distorted Press Accounts of Law Enforcement Related Incidents Adverse Local Government Decisions

Segway

The Segway, a type of personal transportation device, can greatly benefit police departments in responding to large crowds or congested urban areas such as downtown areas and apartment complexes. These devices can also be effective community policing tools because they allow officers to leave their patrol vehicles for closer and more personal contact with the community. Officers are able to easily approach and communicate with citizens while on the Segway, and citizens may approach the officer to take a closer look at the device, allowing the officer to engage with the community in a positive manner

Observation

The act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way. number one things that officers should have/situational awareness

Bicycle

The bicycle has long been a part of patrol services throughout the world. Many communities use bicycles to access busy business areas where an automobile may be difficult to maneuver. Agencies also use bicycles because they offer an economical, quiet, and relatively inexpensive alternative to motorized patrol. Bicycles can be used in the patrol area without alerting criminals or disturbing residents, and although not as good as foot patrol, allow patrol officers more contact with citizens in their beat.

Discovery

The discovery process in a criminal case is when the criminal defense attorney and the district attorney obtain copies of the evidence that the other side has gathered. It begins right after the defendant's arrest - sometimes even before the defendant's arraignment and can continue days before trial.

Specialized Patrol There are a number of other types of patrol to which an officer may be assigned.

There are a number of other types of patrol to which an officer may be assigned.

types of personality

Type A, are usually perceived as aggressive, competitive, and as having a tendency to be hostile. People with Type A personalities often feel pushed, and never seem to have enough time to do all the things they want or need to do. Type A people put a lot of undue and unrealistic pressure on themselves to achieve perfection. the director Type B-are usually perceived as being slow to anger, more organized, and less rushed than their Type A counterparts. People who are characterized as Type B are seen as more tolerant of themselves and of others. the socializer type c-the thinker type d-the supporter /most depressed

Jewelry

Types of metal • Color of metal • Number, size of stones, types of settings • Inscriptions (if any) or any identifiable markings that may be present

Hazardous Occurrences

U.S. Geological Survey • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration • Civil Air Patrol • Georgia Army National Guard Georgia Air National Guard • State Disaster Assistance Local Civil Defense or Emergency Management

What

What happened? • What offense was reported? • What offense was committed? • What action was taken? • What charges were made against the suspect? • What statements were made to the officer by the victim; by the witnesses; by the perpetrator? • What agencies were notified? • What further action was taken by the officer? What evidence cannot be obtain /or collected

When

When did the offense occur? • When was the crime discovered? • When was the crime reported? • When did the officer arrive? • When was the victim last seen? • When was the perpetrator arrested? when did officer obtain evidence ?

Responding to Missing Persons Calls children right away /adults 24 hrs

When taking a description obtain: • Name; • Sex; • Race; • Age and Date of Birth; • The person's primary language (is the person proficient in English?); • Height; • Weight; • Hair color; • Eye color; • Complexion; • Scars, marks, tattoos, limp, or other physical attributes; • Clothing description: head to toe, outer layer to inner layer of clothing. o Hat/head o Coat; o Shirt; o Pants/Shorts; o Shoes; o Socks; o Any unique identifiers such as color, logo, or wording. • Where was the person last seen? • Who, if anyone, was the missing person last seen with? • What was the person last known to be doing? • When was the person last seen and where?

Automobile Patrol disadvantage

When used with a canine partner, vehicle cannot be used to transport prisoners. • Officers in vehicles are isolated from the public, making it more difficult to cultivate good public relations. • Less accessibility to off-street areas. • Officers may be reluctant to leave the vehicle in bad weather without a compelling reason. • Can provide the officer with a false sense of security, leading to complacency with regards to personal safety. • Some officers tend to patrol high traffic areas as opposed to subdivisions or less heavily traveled areas

Where

Where did the event occur? • Where is/was the victim when the event occurred? • Where was the event discovered? • Where was the perpetrator when arrested? • Where was evidence obtained, marked, and stored? Where were witnesses at the time of the event? • Where were the witnesses interviewed; the victim interviewed; the perpetrator interviewed? • Where does the victim live; the witnesses live; the perpetrator live? In addition, where can they all be located if not at their residence?

Who

Who responded to the call; • Who conducted the investigation; • Who preserved the scene; • Who conducted the search; • Who obtained evidence; • Who marked and preserved evidence; • Who took custody of the evidence; • Who interviewed each witness; • Who checked out possible leads;

All officers involved in the case should be identified as well. Who?

Who responded to the call; • Who conducted the investigation; • Who preserved the scene; • Who conducted the search; • Who obtained evidence; • Who marked and preserved evidence; • Who took custody of the evidence; • Who interviewed each witness; • Who checked out possible leads;

Why

Why was the event reported? why did it happen? Why did time lapses occur? • Why were particular tools or weapons used? Why was the victim, perpetrator, or witnesses cooperative; uncooperative? • Why did the victim, perpetrator, or witness act the way he or she did? why was he upset or behaving a certain way ? why did they kill victim ?

directed patrol

a proactive form of patrolling that directs resources to known high-crime areas/set problem areas

Burnout

a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion created by long-term involvement in an emotionally demanding situation and accompanied by lowered performance and motivation

4.9.1 Identify the following characteristics of an effective report:

a. accuracy b. conciseness c. completeness d. clarity e. legibility f. objectivity g. grammatically correct h. correct spelling

4.9.2 Identify the following characteristics of a complete report:

a. who b. what c. when d. where e. why f. how Who was involved? • What happened? • When did it happen? • Where did it happen? • Why did it happen? • How did it happen?

Three stages of stress

alarm-A situation where the systems of a person are aroused to respond and all internal resources are focused on the stress factor. resistance,-the stress (fight) or escape it (flight). Adrenalin, cholesterol, and digestive secretions are released. If managed successfully, the stress is overcome and the body returns to the usual level of adjustment. exhaustion-If stress is not managed at the second level, the defenses of all systems collapse and the stress effects run wild. Chronic illness, psychosis, or death may result.

Patrol Concepts/What is the basic purpose of patrol?

basic duties Protect life and property

Preventive Patrol

can be thought of as target hardening and opportunity reduction. One way officers can achieve the task of preventive patrol is through increased citizen contacts and letting citizens know how to reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim of a crime.

Characteristics of good reports

correct information ,based upon good field notes -conciseness ,be explicit no big words -completeness -include all relevant information clarity -communicate your ideas to the reader in an understandable account of the event. -legibility -objectivity =free of biases record all information neg,pos -correct spelling

trauma

critical incident stress

factors of affecting perception

culture, emotion, motivation, expectation co -worker personal interest conditioning of sense training lack of or more bias/

identity your stress

diary note date and time of events note diet

short term response to stress

epinephrine norepinephrine cortisol glucose cholesterol heart rate blood pressure

sources of stress

external internal nature of the job individual

Supplemental report

follow up information or additional information to add at a later time /warrants ,other officer finds,i

involuntary Commitments

form 1013 (mentally ill) form 2013 (alcoholic /drug dependent ) completed by physicians ,psychologist -parents need to sign on juvenile.

Foot Patrol Advantages

immediate traffic control; person-to-person contact; good public/community relations; increased knowledge of physical beat; develop informants; increased knowledge of community needs and potential crime hazards.

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

is defined as stress which may result when a person suffers an event or situation that is outside the range of normal experience which exceeds the individual's perceived ability to meet its demands, and poses a serious threat to the loss of life.

acute stress

is the most common form. It comes from demands and pressures of the recent past and anticipated demands and pressures of the near future. Acute stress is thrilling and exciting in small doses, but too much is exhausting. fight ,flight ,freeze

episodic acute stress

is when a person experiences acute stress frequently. If you have episodic acute stress, you may feel like you are always under pressure or that things are always going wrong. This can be exhausting, both physically and mentally.

Pedestrian Approach

officers will feel the need to initiate various contacts with pedestrian - tactical considerations - where to stop - verbal commands approach on foot-If the contact is consensual the officer may approach the pedestrian from the front. If the contact is based on reasonable suspicion or probable cause the officer may want to surprise the pedestrian and approach them from the rear. Approaching a Pedestrian from a Patrol Vehicle-Use the patrol vehicle as cover and concealment. Use the patrol vehicle to your tactical advantage during the entire contact and keep the pedestrian in view at all times. Positions for Interviewing Person- interview stance

Effects of stress

physical-Stomach problems; • Cardiovascular dysfunction; • High blood pressure; • Headache or backache; • Poor eating habits; and, • Poor sleep habits. emotional-Feeling as if you have a "Hair-trigger" temper; • Extreme frustration; • Inappropriate laughing; • Feeling "emotionally numb"; • Sense of helplessness or hopelessness; and, • Crying without reason. intellectual, Cognitive-Memory loss; • Confusion; • Difficulty making decisions; and, • Loss of concentration. social, Behavioral manifestations-Loss of temper (short fuse); • Irritability; • Impatient/Intolerant; • Sense of being overburdened; • Hostility towards "demands" (from the public, the dispatcher, or superior officers); • Delayed responses; • Resistance to new changes; • Letting others do your work;

O.C.G.A. § 35-3-36(b)

places this responsibility with the agency head.

foot patrol

police patrol that takes officers out of cars and puts them on a walking beat to strengthen ties with the community

Critical Incident Stress

refers to the range of physical and psychological symptoms that might be experienced by someone as a result of being involved in a traumatic critical incident. Critical incident stress is simply the body's normal reaction to an abnormal event.

mediitation

relax the mind and body turn down inner thoughts feel less tense calm the mind

O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33(3)

requires GCIC to "Provide a uniform crime reporting system for the periodic collection, analysis, and reporting of crimes reported to and otherwise processed by any and all law enforcement agencies within the state, as defined and provided for in this article."

w (O.C.G.A. §35-3-36) charUniform Crime Reports

requires certain crimes be reported to the Georgia Crime Information Center, better known as GCIC arrest/booking reports, warrants, and reports of family violence and other incidents reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) through the Uniform Crime Report Program. Offenses reported to the FBI include: murder and non-negligent manslaughter; forcible rape;

complaint form

several different forms to complete

"attention getters."

six senses

inappropriate language

slang jargon cop talk nonstandard abbreviations

Perception Factors

socio-economic education level occupation/employed religion family past experience values/personality

Suspects and Wanted Persons

start in the areas the wanted person is known to frequent. If it is a hot pursuit situation where the person has just evaded capture by fleeing, consider calling in a K9 unit to track the wanted person.

chronic stress

stress associated with long-term problems that are beyond a person's control.no way out worse type breakdown of mental and physical suicide

Perception

the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses. past experience +plus observation

chronological order

the order in which events happen in time/good field notes ,evidence transfer

Stress

the process by which we perceive and respond to certain events, called stressors, that we appraise as threatening or challenging

problem area patrols techniques

type of problem area patrol technique of patrol- Patrol Speeds,Parking,Patrol Patterns patrol patterns - a)Circular Patrol b)Double-Back Patrol c)Random Patrol abandoned and suspicious automobiles - officer safety ,no hazardous condition check the surrounding area for anyone who might have just walked away from the vehicle, feel the hood to see if the engine is warm, indicating that the occupant could be close by. Then check the tag number and/ or VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) displayed the vehicle by running a check of GCIC/NCIC databases

preparation for duty

uniform and equipment rain coat body armor handgun and ammunition handcuffs /and flex cuffs duty belts baton writing implements shift briefing

Personal (Individual) Stressors

working while a child is home sick; • caring for an ailing parent; • dealing with a troubled teen; • financial difficulties; • strained personal relationships; • personal illnesses. Fears Regarding Job Performance Necessity to Take a Second Job

Miscellaneous Property

• Quantity and value • Name or type of the article being described • Manufacturer or seller's name • Identifying features, serial numbers, model numbers, inscriptions, markings, etc. • Physical descriptions with detail to style, design, shape, size, or measurements • Kind of material (cotton cloth, sterling silver, copper, brass, leather, or vinyl)

descriptions should of subject's name, if known, followed by:

• Race • Sex • Age and date of birth if known or approximate age (often given in a range, for example, 35-40) • Height • Weight • Hair color • Eye color • Complexion, including facial hair • Physical attributes such as any scars, marks, tattoos, piercings, limps, accents, etc.

police report

•Permanent record of facts •coordination of follow-up •basis for prosecution and defense •reference material -document agency actions -to provide continuity for detailed investigation -compare modus operandi -a source document for criminal complaint