CRJ150: Criminal Justice Report Writing

Learning Goal: I’m working on a criminal justice writing question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

WEEK 2 ASSIGNMENT – CREATE A CRIMINAL JUSTICE REPORT SUMMARY

OVERVIEW

Your chief has just asked you to lead a professional development seminar for your unit. Since you have become familiar with the various types of reports your department uses, the chief has asked you to create a summary for your colleagues on this topic. Your summary should focus on teaching your colleagues about five commonly used criminal justice reports, along with a description of which criminal justice discipline uses the report, and why.

INSTRUCTIONS

Identify and summarize the five commonly used reports as follows:

1. Review the examples provided in the links here:
   • Free Incident Report Templates.
   • Complaint and Warrant.
   • PROB 1 – Worksheet for Presentence Report.
   • Application for Search Warrant.
   • Order of Probation.
2. Provide a brief explanation of which criminal justice discipline uses each report.
3. Provide a brief description of why each report is used.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.