Advanced Report Writing Course
Advanced Report Writing
Course Duration: 2 days
Dates: February 24-25, 2027
Location: Chesterfield County Police Department, 6610 Public Safety Way, Chesterfield, VA 23832
Cost: $325.00
Lead Instructors: Robert Fanelli and Mike Schentrup
Course Overview
This two-day comprehensive training program equips law enforcement officers with essential competencies for drafting polished, professional documentation that accurately presents case information. Since incident reports and arrest affidavits serve as vital records that reflect departmental standards and significantly impact case prosecution outcomes, mastering this skill is fundamental to professional law enforcement practice. Using a blend of instructional presentations, collaborative group work, and hands-on activities, participants will master proven report writing techniques, effective information organization and presentation strategies, appropriate terminology and document formatting, and methods to sidestep frequent writing errors.
Topics Covered
- Investigation methodology and proper documentation practices
- Frequently encountered grammar, spelling, and punctuation mistakes
- Documentation of field notes, scene arrival, and preliminary observations
- Proper investigative procedures and corresponding documentation requirements
- Techniques for accurately reporting victim and witness statements
- Strategies to counteract common defense arguments
- Evidence handling and chain-of-custody documentation protocols
- Proactive reporting approaches
- Expert panel discussions and peer dialogue with seasoned investigators
- Real-world case report analysis and revision practice
Cancellation Policy: Full refunds are available for cancellations made more than 21 days before the course date, minus a 5% processing fee. No refunds are issued for cancellations within 21 days; however, student substitutions are permitted.