Upcoming Courses

This course is designed specifically for law enforcement and security professionals who want to strengthen their report writing skills.

This is a 1-day course approved for 7 Minnesota POST credits.

Students who complete this training will gain confidence in their report writing abilities and a stronger understanding of the essential information that should be included in a police report.

Report writing is critical to the success of law enforcement and security professionals. This course examines report writing from multiple perspectives: the officer writing the report, the supervisor reviewing it, and the public sitting in the jury box. Topics include use of force, report construction, information gathering, and the impact of a well-written versus poorly written report. The format includes both lecture and break-out group activities for hands-on practice.

Course Objectives

• Build confidence in report writing skills
• Identify vital information for inclusion in reports
• Understand the perspectives of officers, supervisors, and jurors
• Construct reports that support accurate investigations and legal proceedings
• Analyze outcomes of strong versus weak reports

What to Bring

• Note-taking materials

Featured Instructor

Seth Snedden