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Effective Writing for Law Enforcement

Early (11 Months Left) $225.00 ENDS AUGUST 24
Regular $250.00 ENDS OCTOBER 24
Late $275.00 ENDS NOVEMBER 24

Host: POLICE TECHNICAL
Location: Online
Dates: November 24, 2025 - November 25, 2025
Times: 10:00AM - 2:00PM ET
Fee: $225.00


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Effective Law Enforcement Requires Effective Writing Skills

Course Overview
Virtually everyone in the world knows how to use Microsoft WORD®, but very few law enforcement professionals have been taught how to use this program in the performance of their jobs.  This is that class.  How do we write?  How do we create documents within a law enforcement environment?  These are the questions asked and answered in this course. 

Unlike most “computer” courses, this class does not begin with a blank computer screen and “standard” toolbar. This course starts with an Officer Involved Shooting, and the need to convey the facts of that situation internally (to the Agency and its administrators), externally (to the public), and to the courts (as a report of evidence).  Originally designed and created for ATF Intelligence Specialists, this course uses Microsoft WORD® to help LE professional communicate through written documentation.

Who Should Attend?
This class is designed for any active law enforcement personnel, support staff, or administrative assistants.  Prior experience is not required. 

Material Requirements
Students should bring a laptop with Microsoft Word and Adobe (version 2003 or higher) is required.  

Agenda

Day One

  1. What Did You See?
  2. Understanding the Different Styles of Writing for Incidents
  3. Outlining and Organization Strategies
  4. Objectivity and Bias
  5. Language Used in Reports
  6. Types of LE Writings / Reports

 

Day Two

  1. Audience: Who Are You Writing For and What to Write
  2. Using the Four C's
  3. Common Writing Mistakes
  4. Using AI to Assist in Writing
  5. Software for Writing (Microsoft, Google Docs, etc.)