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CDI Topic 3 - TECHNICAL ENGLISH 2 (LEGAL FORMS)

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TECHNICAL ENGLISH 2 (LEGAL FORMS)

I.LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

• Identify crime examples;

• Justify the reasons why Police Officers should be adept in writing Police
Reports;

and

• Differentiate the different types of Police Reports.

II.TOPICS

• Definition of Police Report

• The Important Uses of Police Writing

III.REFERENCE

Foronda, MA. (2021). Technical English 1. Wiseman’s Books Trading. Quezon City,

Philippines.

Gammage, A. (2018). Basic Police Report Writing. Sacramento, California, USA.

IV.COURSE CONTENT

WHAT ARE POLICE REPORTS?

A police report is the physical record of an incident deemed to be illegal or

potentially illegal. It is taken by a representative of a police department and

filed according

to said department's procedure. It is also known as an "incident report."

INCIDENT DATA

The incident data on police report typically includes the forms of crime alleged

(burglary, arson, rape, etc.), the place of occurrence, how it was received and
reported
(over the phone as an assault), the date and time of the report and the actual
incident,

any injuries sustained, and what officers are involved.

Forms of Crime

Crime can involve violence, sex or drugs but also discrimination, road rage,

undeclared work and burglary. Crime is any behavior and any act, activity or event
that is

punishable by law.

Here are some types of crime:

Cybercrime

Anyone using the internet can be a victim of cybercrime. Examples include identity

theft and child pornography. One way the government is combating this crime is
through

the Cyber Crime Reporting Website.

Youth crime

To increase public safety, the government is combating youth crime and antisocial

behavior by young people through swift intervention, rapid sentencing and

appropriate

aftercare.

Human smuggling and human trafficking

The government has taken a number of measures to combat human trafficking,

including a higher maximum prison sentence for perpetrators.

Illegal possession of firearms

Substantial fines and prison sentences may be imposed for the illegal possession of

firearms and illegal trade in firearms. Possession and sale of stilettos, flick
knives and

butterfly knives are also prohibited.

Cannabis cultivation

Cannabis cultivation is prohibited in the Netherlands. Cannabis growers often have

ties

with organized crime. Cultivation is a source of nuisance and a risk to neighbors.

There
is a risk, for example, of fire and antisocial behaviour by criminals visiting the
premises.

The government will take action against people who supply equipment to grow

cannabis. An Act prohibiting organized cannabis cultivation is being drafted. It

will

increase the powers of the police and the Public Prosecution Service to nip
cannabis

cultivation in the bud.

Fraud

Fraud includes benefit fraud, tax fraud and money laundering from criminal

activities. The government will fight fraud by:

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