Upon completion of this chapter, the student will be able to: 

1.    Define field notes and identify its importance in preparing an accurate report.

2.    Identify the six questions that must be answered by a security officer when completing report forms and logs.

Who, What, When, Where, Why and How? 

3.    Understand and explain the importance of:

• Incriminating statements, remarks and admissions

• Rules infractions, disregard of company policies

• Accident Scene preservation

• Crime Scene preservation

• Evidence preservation

• Timely preparation