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OBSERVATION&
REPORT WRITING
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Learning Objectives Observation techniques
Five Senses Field note-taking - prerequisite to good reporting Report elements: the six interrogatives
(who, what, when, where, why, and how) Characteristics of a good report
(clear, neat, complete, brief, accurate, prompt) Procedure (outline, draft, final product) Importance of proofreading
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OBSERVATION SKILLS FORPROFESSIONAL SECURITY OFFICERS
As a security officer, you are the “eyes and ears” of the client.
You are hired to notice and report anything unusual at the site you are guarding.
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OBSERVATION
“Observation” is awareness of surroundings through the maximum employment of the senses.
Expert observation enables one to recognize and recall any object or situation accurately and completely.
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Process OF OBSERVATIONOBSERVATION IS A PROCESS THAT INCLUDES:
NOTICINGBecoming aware of something through the use of your five
senses.
INTERPRETINGOrganizing the information into something meaningful.
RECALLINGRemembering the information and being able to access it
when you need to.
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Memory
THE ACT OF RECALLING INFORMATION
Your memory skills, like your muscles, grow the more they are used.
Therefore, you should incorporate memory exercises into your everyday life.
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improving memoryTO IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY,
PRACTICE THESE SKILLS:Concentration Association Repetition
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• Sex-male/female• Age- +/- Five years• Race- black, white,
Hispanic, etc.• Height- +/- two inches• Weight- +/- 20 pounds• Build- slight, heavy,
muscular etc.• Hair- color, style
• Eyes- color, shape, glasses• Teeth- missing,
chipped• Scars- tattoos,
brandings, marks• Mannerisms- use of
hands, face• Changeable
characteristics- clothing, facial hair
Methods of Description PEOPLE
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VEHICLESCAN BE DESCRIBED USING
THE ACRONYM SCREAM1.Type (T is for Target) – i.e. van, truck, motorcycle
Size (compact, sedan, full-size, etc.)ColorRegistration (Tag/License Plate Number)Extras (roof rack, spots, tow hitch, etc.)Age/ConditionMake/Model
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ACTIVITIESCAN BE DESCRIBED USING
THE ACRONYM A.L.E.R.T.S.
ActivityLocationEMSResponseTimeSuspect
Methods of Description
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As a professional, you should constantly be alert for suspicious:
Vehicles
People
Circumstances
YOU MUST CONSTANTLY BE AWARE OF YOUR ENVIRONMENT OR
“SITUATION” AND BE PREPARED!
“SITUATIONAL AWARENESS”
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Field Notebook
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SHOULD BE:
• Small enough to carry easily
• Large enough for easy writing
• Protected by adequate cover
Field Notebook
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PURPOSES OF A FIELD NOTEBOOK• Portable directory of contact and emergency
names and phone numbers.• Write down details of an incident or observation.• Refreshes your memory.• Assist in writing incident reports.• Investigative aid.• An indication of officer’s work and competence
Field Notebook
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SHOULD CONTAIN PHONE NUMBERS OF:• Security Headquarters / Field
Office• Local Police, Fire, EMS Non-
Emergency Numbers• Local hospital• Security Supervisors• Client Supervisors• On Call Maintenance Personnel
Field Notebook
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Report Writing
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REPORT PREPARATION
1. Gather the information
2. Record the information
3. Organize the information
4. Write the report
5. Evaluate the report.
Report Writing
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Whether handwritten or printed, the reader must be able to understand what is written; it must be easily read by others.
REPORTS MUST BE NEAT/LEGIBLE
Report Writing
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EVERY REPORT SHOULD INCLUDE:
• Reporting officer’s name, date, shift start and end times, location
• Summary
• Follow-up actions still pending
Report Writing