Written and interpersonal communication : methods for law enforcement
Record details
- ISBN: 0132623684
- ISBN: 9780132623681
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Physical Description:
xiv, 190 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
print - Edition: 5th ed.
- Publisher: Boston : Pearson, c2013.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Includes index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | 7. Basic reports -- Types of reports -- Field notes -- Initial police reports -- Operational reports -- Administrative reports -- Required information -- Recording oral statements of witnesses -- Organization of reports -- Drafting the report -- Understanding the report format -- Report content -- Accuracy -- Completeness -- Fairness -- Rules for improvement -- Becoming a speedy writer -- Using the comma -- Criminal Justice Records System -- Report processing -- Crime records -- Confidentiality of records -- 8. Drafting affidavits and the use of reports in court -- Use of reports in court -- The court appearance -- Preparing for court -- Coordinating with the prosecuting attorney -- Testimony in court -- Direct examination -- Cross-examination -- 9. Questioning -- Miranda and its effect -- Pre-Miranda techniques -- Miranda -- The eroding of Miranda -- Interviewing witnesses -- Interviewing victims -- Interrogations -- Interrogation techniques -- Recording techniques -- Rules for improvement -- Characteristics of a well-written report -- Report evaluation -- Sentence structure checklist -- Spelling checklist -- Capitalization checklist -- 10. Interviewing and interacting with victims of crime -- History of victims and the Criminal Justice System -- The Code of Hammurabi -- Other early codes and laws -- Modern codes and laws -- Victims' reactions -- Crisis -- Post-traumatic stress disorder -- Long-term crisis reaction -- Other mental disorders -- Other effects -- Interaction with victims -- Death notification procedures -- Interviewing child sexual abuse victims -- 11. Interviewing as an art -- Interview planning -- Interview location -- Note taking -- Question formulation -- General rules for question construction -- Physiology and its influence -- Questioning techniques -- Active listening -- Interview tactics -- Rules for establishing rapport -- General tactical guidelines -- Interpretation of unspoken behavior -- The search for truth -- 12. Hostage negotiations -- Communications in hostage situations -- Goals in hostage situations -- Profile of hostage negotiation teams -- The critical incident negotiation team. |
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Subject: | Interpersonal communication Communication in law enforcement Communication in police administration |
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Kirtland Community College Library | HV 7936 .C79 W35 2013 | 30775305443179 | General Collection | Available | - |
Written and Interpersonal Communication : Methods for Law Enforcement
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Written and Interpersonal Communication : Methods for Law Enforcement
Written and Interpersonal Communication Methods for Law Enforcement is a practical and easy to read guide to oral and written communications in the law enforcement and criminal justice fields. It helps students master communication skills, theories, and issues; provides practical examples and exercises; and includes helpful guides for improving spelling, vocabulary, and overall writing. The text includes both general theories and techniques to improve communication, and specific guidelines for writing documents common in the field, such as affidavits and search warrants.