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SPRINGFIELD (MO) - POLICE DEPARTMENT - FIELD REPORTING GUIDE

NCJ Number
63705
Author(s)
ANON
Date Published
1978
Length
41 pages
Annotation
THIS MANUAL WAS DEVELOPED FOR INSTRUCTION AND ACTUAL FIELD REPORTING OF POLICE CASES COMING TO THE ATTENTION OF OFFICERS IN THE SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT (MISSOURI).
Abstract
THE GUIDE IS DESIGNED TO INFORM THE USER OF THE INFORMATION NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE CRIME REPORT AND SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT FORMS SUCCESSFULLY. THE FORMS WERE DEVELOPED AS PART OF AN OVERALL UPGRADING OF RECORDS AND REPORTING FOR THE SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT THROUGH THE INTEGRATED CRIMINAL APPREHENSION PROGRAM (ICAP). THE MANUAL EXPLAINS THE PURPOSE OF THE REPORTS, PRESENTS DEFINITIONS OF OFFENSES, AND DETAILS ITEMS USUALLY REQUESTED IN MOST REPORTS. IT COVERS HOW INFORMATION ABOUT PERSONS AND PROPERTY SHOULD BE ENTERED ON THE REPORT FORMS AND EXPLAINS EXACTLY HOW THE FORMS SHOULD BE COMPLETED. SPECIFIC OFFENSES AND INCIDENTS ARE LISTED TOGETHER WITH THE APPROPRIATE FORM TO BE FILLED OUT ACCORDING TO SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT PROCEDURES. THE GUIDE ALSO EXPLAINS THE RECORDS MANAGEMENT FLOW FOR BOTH THE CRIME REPORT AND THE SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT FORMS. ILLUSTRATIONS ARE PROVIDED. (PRG)

Sponsoring Agency
US Dept of Justice
Address

Washington, DC 20531, United States

Corporate Author
Springfield (MO) Police Dept
Address

321 E Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO 65802, United States

Sale Source
National Institute of Justice/
Address

Box 6000, Dept F, Rockville, MD 20849, United States

Publication Type
Program/Project Description
Language
English
Country
United States of America