Question

Are communications skills needed when writing a police report? Explain why or why not

Answer 1

Answer:

Yes, it's a police report. You need to effectively communicate.

Answer 2

Answer:

Yes and no.

Explanation:

Well if you are communicationg with someone who is telling their story and you need to write a report about it, then yes you may need to consult and have good communication skills. But if you are writing a police report first hand from your expirerence then no. You can just write it down and don't need to ask anyone about your report because it is a first eye witness.