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Introduction

Why Documentation Matters in Private Security

Protection for the Client, the Company, and the Officer

Real-World Examples of Reports

Street Fight

What Happened?

Conclusion

Introduction

The Difference Between Observation and Interpretation

Avoiding Emotion, Opinion, and Speculation

Precision in Language and Detail

Conclusion

Introduction

Starting Your Report the Right Way

Chronological Order: Telling the Story Step by Step

What to Include—and What Not To

The Final Sentence and Postscript

Conclusion

Introduction

Use of the Word “Subject”

Phrases That Reflect Objectivity and Clarity

Avoiding Casual or Unprofessional Language

Conclusion

Introduction

Homophones

Run-On Sentences and Comma Splices

Improper Verb Tense and Inconsistency

Capitalization Errors

Apostrophe Misuse

Sentence Fragments

Conclusion

Introduction

Conclusion