Supervisor Report Review Course
This one-day training program equips law enforcement supervisors with essential competencies for thoroughly reviewing and editing incident reports and arrest affidavits. Given that every report reflects directly on departmental credibility, this course emphasizes producing high-quality documentation that strengthens both organizational reputation and prosecution success rates.
Course Topics
- Strategies for developing strong report-writing skills
- Distinguishing between editing existing reports and drafting new content
- Arrest affidavit evaluation techniques
- Field notes documentation, arrival procedures, and initial observation recording
- Maintaining proper chronological narrative flow
- Identifying and correcting common grammatical issues
- Evidence handling and chain-of-custody documentation
- Recognizing and avoiding pitfalls in high-profile investigations
- Real-world case report analysis and improvement exercises
The curriculum incorporates actual police reports for hands-on review and correction during the training session.
Course Details
Instructors: Mike Schentrup and Rob Fanelli
Date: October 21
Cost: $225.00
Location: Paulding County Sheriff's Office, 284 Dallas Industrial Drive, Dallas, GA 30132
Cancellation Policy: Full refunds available if cancelled more than 21 days prior to the class date, minus a 5% refund fee. No refunds for cancellations within 21 days of the course; however, student substitution is permitted. Invoice and check payment options are available upon request.