How to write a criminology report

Criminology Report

As you have learned thus far in the course, writing detailed and accurate reports is very important in the criminal justice field. To complete this assignment, you will choose one of the scenarios from the list of scenario links provided below. If you are not sure which report you would like to focus on, feel free to download all the links and review them prior to making your selection. You will base your complete report on your response to the scenario you select. Part I is the report template, and Part II is a reflection of what you learned in this assignment. Note: Both Parts (I and II) of this assignment are contained in the scenario documents. You do not need to add anything to the template other than your responses.

Instructions
Select one of the three scenarios and download the template to your computer by clicking the links below:

Scenario 1: Report of Theft of Property from a Vehicle.
Scenario 2: Complaint and Warrant Report.
Scenario 3: Pre-Sentence Investigation Report.
Part I:
Submit a completed report template that contains accurate information based on the scenario you selected.
Part II:
Write a 300–350 word, double-spaced reflection on what you learned in this assignment. Use acceptable grammar, sentence structure, and writing conventions for all report fields that require written statements or descriptions of locations, events, and in your reflection.
After you have completed Parts I and II, add your name to the file name and re-save it on your computer. Then, upload it to Blackboard.
Note: Regardless of which Scenario you choose, please make sure that the form is complete. Please contact your instructor if you have any questions.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

Create criminal justice reports using appropriate templates, the report-writing process, and required specifications.

Scenario 1 – Report of Theft of Property from a vehicle

Business name: Walt’s Pizza Palace, in the Rosewood Valley Shopping Center

Location: 1158 Madison Street, Anytown, AL, 12345 (Alabama County)

Property Reported Stolen: two computers from owner’s vehicle

Summary: Owner, Walt Peters, called Anytown Police on 12/01/2019 to report two laptop computers stolen from his blue 2013 Jeep Wrangler. You are dispatched to the location to investigate. The Jeep was parked in the alley behind the business location and was locked. Walt states that he was placing trash by the dumpster in the alley when he saw two men, approximately 25-30 years old tampering with his vehicle. As he approached, the suspects fled the scene. Upon closer inspection, Walt noticed the plastic rear window of the Jeep had been slashed open and the computers had been removed from the back seat.

Instructions: Complete an incident report based on the scenario above. Please use your name and hypothetical rank or position (or a fictitious name and rank / position) and write the report from this perspective. The elements described above must be in the report, but you must add the following details:

1. Brand names and serial number of the two computers (they do not have to be real)

2. Victims stated value of the computers

3. Time of day victim contacted police

4. Approx. time of day alleged theft occurred.

5. Provide basic descriptions of Suspect 1 and Suspect 2.

6. Some report fields will be filled out for you. For all other report fields marked “please respond” use your imagination!

Note: Remember to Complete Part I (The Report) and Part II (Assignment Reflection) in this document. Once you have completed both parts, save the document by adding your name to the file and upload it to Blackboard via the Assignment submission link.

Part I - Crime Scene Investigation Report
Case Number:

CRJ150 Scenario 1 #000000

Location of Crime:

Please respond

Crime/Incident: Please respond with an approximate theft code from your local municipality

Time Call Received:

Please respond

Arrival Time:

Please respond

Patrol Officer(s):

Please respond

Detective(s): N/A

Supervisor(s): Sgt. Bob Smith IV

Medical Examiner: N/A

Time:

Please respond

Weather:

Please respond

Terrain:

Please respond

Temperature:

Please respond

Victim Information:

Please respond

Witnesses and Statements:

Please respond

Narrative Description of the Crime Scene

Please respond

Description of Items Stolen:

Please respond

Description of Suspects:

Suspect 1 Please respond

Suspect 2 Please respond

Part II - Assignment Reflection

For this section, please write a 300-350-word, double spaced reflection on what you learned about report writing in this Assignment and what you think will help you most in your career.

Consider these questions as you reflect:

· What areas of report writing do you feel are within your strengths?

· Which areas might require more practice?

· Are there parts of report writing you enjoy or do not enjoy?

· How might this assignment help you in your career? Feel free to write about what you did or didn’t like about the assignment, and what you learned from the assignment that you think will help you most in your career.