The question is not very clear as to that type of writing is being asked about.
As a general statement - in order to save time and space (police notebooks are not very big), law enforcement officers use a lot of abbreviations, professional jargon, and 'slang' words when making initial notes. These notes, which are always capable of being subpoeanad to court, are usually later rediced to a formal printed or typewritten report which more clearly spells out the initial information which was gathered.
Kelly Rogers-Rupp has written: 'Police writing' -- subject(s): Authorship, Criminal investigation, Police, Police reports, Report writing
yes
It's an investigative tool.
The person that you stole it from tells the police.
There are many hazards that police face while on duty. Car accidents while writing tickets on the side of the road is a common hazard.
why? who? when? what? where? and to top it all - HOW?
The Motor Vehicle Laws.
S. D. Amirie has written: 'Law enforcement report writing' -- subject(s): Handbooks, manuals, Report writing, Police reports
There are a few elements that are included in a narrative police report. These elements are, date of incident, time of incident, location of incident, the story of what happened, and a description of the suspect.
In very brief terms, and without going into minute detail, it describes the following questions: Who - What - When - Where - How.
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No they just need reasonable suspicion and to arrest youAdded: No, it doesn't have to be in writing. They can make a verbal request of you. They can place you under arrest (if they have probable cause to do so) or they can have the proosecutor issue you a subpoena.