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Police Report Template

The document is a police report template that outlines the structure and necessary components for reporting an incident. It includes sections for the 5 W's (who, what, when, where, why) and a narrative section for detailing the events in chronological order. Additionally, it provides space for additional observations, officer signatures, and supervisor review.

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Police Report Template

The document is a police report template that outlines the structure and necessary components for reporting an incident. It includes sections for the 5 W's (who, what, when, where, why) and a narrative section for detailing the events in chronological order. Additionally, it provides space for additional observations, officer signatures, and supervisor review.

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Police Report Template

Department Name: ___________________________

Case Number: _______________________________

Date of Report: ____________________________

Reporting Officer: _________________________

Badge Number: _____________________________

1. Report Heading: The 5 W’s + H

- WHO:

- Victim/Complainant: ____________________________

- Reporting Person (if different): ________________

- Witness(es): ____________________________________

- Suspect(s): ____________________________________

- Physical Description (if suspect unknown): ______

- WHAT:

- Type of Incident/Crime: _________________________

- WHEN:

- Date and Time of Occurrence: ____________________

- Date and Time Reported: ________________________

(Use military time)

- WHERE:

- Exact Location of Incident: ____________________


- WHY (Motive if known):

- _________________________________________________

(Do not speculate)

- HOW (Method/Means):

- _________________________________________________

(Establishes the elements of the crime)

2. Narrative Section

(Write in first person, past tense. Use active voice. Maintain chronological order.)

"On [date] at approximately [time], I was [dispatched/approached/witnessed] regarding


[incident]. Upon arrival at [location], I observed..."

[Continue detailing the sequence of events, evidence collection, interviews, etc. Use
subheadings if necessary.]

Subheading Example: Witness Statement

"Witness [Name] stated that..."

Subheading Example: Evidence Collected

"I collected [describe item], which was placed into evidence under tag number [#]."

Subheading Example: Contradictions Noted

"The victim reported X, however, [evidence/testimony] suggests Y. Further investigation is


ongoing."

3. Additional Observations / Notes


- ____________________________________________________

- ____________________________________________________

4. Officer's Signature and Review

Reporting Officer Name (Printed): _______________________

Signature: ____________________________________________

Date: ________________________________________________

Supervisor Review:

Name: _______________________________________________

Signature: ____________________________________________

Date: ________________________________________________

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