Report Writing Manual for Corrections Professionals
In a jail environment, where there is a high turnover of inmates, and a large volume of annual bookings, it is impossible and unreasonable to rely on memory alone. Documentation of incidents and proper report writing can be the difference between calm and chaos in the agency, and support of officers' defense. Report writing can reduce litigation and help agencies avoid malicious prosecution and false claims. Corrections Professionals must continually train their staff on this important task to ensure that when memory fails the evidence of written proof is on their side.