How to write an incident report.
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Posted: 10/4/2011 2:11:05 PM
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HOW TO WRITE AN INCIDENT REPORT
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All incident reports are to be typed and submitted via email to the campus Judicial Officer.
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Complete the report thoroughly and accurately, including all complete pertinent information about the incident and persons involved (time, place, date, names, address).
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Be concise and to the point, while still being thorough and complete.
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DO NOT write from your emotion – leave editorial OUT (though you can share unofficial information verbally , remember that anything written, INCLUDING EMAIL, can be considered an official document).
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DO NOT speculate – you are reporting facts, not conjecture.
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Complete the report IMMEDIATELY after the incident – details fade fast.
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Take notes if necessary and flesh out the details later.
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Remember all reports are official legal documents and could be used in judicial hearings and a court of law.
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