REPORT WRITING FOR THE LE OFFICER

Report Writing for the Law Enforcement Officer

“Hosted by MLEOTA August 19, 2026”

 

Course Duration:    8 hours         Instructional Setting:    Classroom 

Max Number of Students:    35 

Instructor:     James C. Lilley, Lt (Retired); Certified LE Instructor,

                        Certified ICITAP Master Instructor, Former Training Division    

                        Sergeant, Former Training Division Commander, LE Consultant                               

                                

 COURSE DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this course is to provide the law enforcement officer with techniques to enhance their Police report writing and prepare their report writing to withstand defense cross-examination.  This course will cover the importance of proper and professional Law Enforcement report writing techniques to effectively communicate facts in a clear and logical manner, tips to avoid bias, ideas and concepts to assist in effective note taking. 

Topics Include:  

• The need for effective LE report writing
• Types of LE Reports
• Note taking/interviewing
• Critical components of note taking
• What gets recorded in the notes
• Grammar and punctuation
• Biases, assumptions, opinions and stereotypes
• MEAL-mnemonic
• Proof reading/appearance

 

COURSE GOAL: The Goal of this course is to provide the law enforcement officer with the tools, skills and understanding of writing and presenting a professional law enforcement report to ensure the facts and evidence as reported, are presented for all to understand, assisting in a successful investigation and prosecution of the suspect at hand.

Dates and Locations:   

August 19, 2026 - 0800hrs-1630hrs

 

MLEOTA

3791 Highway 468 West

Pearl, MS 39208

Course Fee:   $149

Global Police Solutions, LLC is an Approved Industry Provider of Advanced Law Enforcement training throughout the United States and abroad. “Professional Training for Today’s Law Enforcement”

 

 Meeting The Needs For Professional Law Enforcement Training”

WWW.GLOBALPOLICESOLUTIONS.COM

Call Us Toll Free At: 855-4GPSTRAINING