Written and Interpersonal Communication: Methods for Law Enforcement

by Harvey Wallace, Cliff Roberson

An interesting, useful guide to communications in law enforcement and corrections helps readers master the oral and written skills necessary for effective report writing and correct form use. It features reports and forms commonly used within the criminal justice system. It allows readers to see the importance of effective communication with numerous examples and practical applications in a variety of real-life situations. The book provides complete coverage of verbal skills, including speechmaking, interviewing, and interrogations. Interesting and easy-to-understand, this guide provides comprehensive information on the communication process, improving communication, special issues, hostage negotiations, public communication, law enforcement records, management information systems, basic reports, interviews and interrogations, and using reports in court. An excellent resource for those involved in the criminal justice system, including police officers and other employees that need to improve their oral and written communication skills; as well as a must-have desk reference for all municipality offices and police precincts.

195 pages, Paperback

First published October 12, 2000

Reviews

[Deyanira Villalta · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is mainly to point out the different ways communication in done within the law enforcement field. For anyone that is well versed in writing structure and grammar it might seem a little boring as there is much review in every chapter. However, the introduction to the various forms of reports and details given of the types of important forms of communication whether it is written or verbal is a good review.