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Swanson, Criminal Investigation 8/e
Criminal Investigation, 8/e
Charles R. Swanson, University of Georgia
Neil C. Chamelin, Assistant State Attorney, Second Judicial Circuit
Leonard Territo, University of South Florida- Tampa

Field Notes and Investigative Reporting

Chapter Objectives


1) Understand the importance of field notes.

2) Distinguish between basic and primary investigative questions

3) List the six primary investigative questions.

4) Understand formats for basic incident reports.

5) Discuss aids to information gathering.

6) Summarize the report approval and disposition processes.

7) List elements common to incident reports.

8) Explain techniques involved in writing effective reports.