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NC BLET FIELD NOTE TAKING EXAM Q&A
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NC BLET FIELD NOTE TAKING EXAMQ&A
When gathering address information is it ok to collect only the PO Box (a physical
address is unnecessary)? - Answer-No, do not collect ONLY PO Box #'s for an address
In military time, 6PM is stated as? - Answer-6PM = 1800 hours
In military time, 4PM is stated as? - Answer-4PM = 1600 hours
In military time, 9AM is stated as? - Answer-9AM = 0900 hours
How do you describe an automobile? - Answer-List colors from top to bottom when
describing vehicles
When noting a vehicle description what should you include? - Answer-CYMBAL - Color,
year, make, body style, all other info, license# when noting or giving vehicle descriptions
What does a verb express? - Answer-an act, occurrence, or mode of being (like: shoots,
runs, attacks, etc.)
How should you write when taking field notes? - Answer-First prson
Reports should be written in "active voice". Example: - Answer-The car struck the sign
In a narrative, in what order should you write? - Answer-Chronological order
Reports should be written with what utensil? - Answer-Black ink pen
What is a field note? - Answer-"Brief notations" concerning specific events which the
officer encounters in the performance of his duties
Is a field notebook optional? - Answer-No, a law enforcement officer should consider the
notebook to be an essential part of his equipment
Should you write your name or any other identifying information in your notebook? -
Answer-Yes, you should put your name, rank, and department I.D. on the inside cover
of your notebook
Is it ok to have personal notes in your notebook? - Answer-No, field notes should
contain information pertinent ONLY to the event under examination
When should weather conditions be recorded? - Answer-Upon arrival on a scene
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