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
John was very clear and concise and an excellent communicator.
David S21 Sep 26
really clear, helped me understand responsibilities and risks.
Angela S21 Sep 26
Very interesting and a lot of food for thought!
Donna H21 Sep 26