About this course
Improve your professional writing skills with our Statement, Note Taking and Report Writing Training. Learn how to write clear, concise and effective reports.
Written evidence is a vital part of any investigation. In many cases, having top quality written evidence can prevent a case going to court.
What you will learn
Learn how to improve the content, structure and style of your statements and reports as well as adopting a best practice approach to note taking.
On completion of this course, you will:
- Understand the importance of an investigation log and how to use it,
- Understand the importance of contemporaneous notes and how to make them,
- Learn how to keep an Officer’s notebook,
- Learn how to write a statement,
- Learn how to structure and take an accurate statement from a witness,
- Understand layout and formalities,
- Learn how to write different types of reports,
- Be able to insulate written evidence against cross examination,
- Develop a consistent and best practice approach to reports,
- Learn how to use exhibits / appendices / photos /plans / maps,
- Develop an objective and critical eye in relation to written evidence.
Recent reviews
Very good sessions
David K30 Oct 25
I really liked that it was interactive as it kept it engaging. I also appreciated the different examples used as it helped me understand better.
Ellie D02 May 25
I came away with a good few tips that I can put into practice immediately.
sean k02 May 25