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Bulletproof Report Writing: A Field Guide for Law Enforcement (Search & Seizure Survival Guides)

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1 New Release in Legal Education Writing The purpose of this book is simple: I want you to become an articulation expert. Articulation is often the key to winning suppression hearings, trials, and civil rights lawsuits. Articulation has two goals. First, you need to provide enough evidence to prove a crime beyond a reasonable doubt. Second, you must describe how you obtained your evidence lawfully. In other words, were your searches and seizures in compliance with the Fourth Amendment? And were your confessions, if any, in compliance with the Fifth Amendment? Do that and you have a bulletproof report! The Key to a Bulletproof Report: Articulation Expertise As a law enforcement officer, the ability to clearly and effectively describe your actions and evidence is crucial to creating a "bulletproof report." Whether you're facing a suppression hearing, trial, or civil rights lawsuit, being able to articulate how you obtained your evidence and followed the law can be the key to winning the case. But what exactly is articulation, and how can you become an expert in this crucial skill? In short, it's the process of providing enough evidence to prove a crime beyond a reasonable doubt, while also describing how you obtained that evidence lawfully. This includes ensuring that your searches and seizures are in compliance with the Fourth Amendment, and that any confessions you obtain are in compliance with the Fifth Amendment. Our book is specifically designed to help you master the art of articulation and create a bulletproof report. We provide in-depth guidance and practical tools to help you effectively and legally obtain and present evidence, and build a strong case for your investigations. Don't miss out on this essential resource for law enforcement professionals. Check out our book today and take the first step towards becoming an articulation expert. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published


Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 13, 2020


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 302 pages


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 54


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.8 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.76 x 9 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #74,248 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #17 in Criminal Evidence #34 in Law Enforcement (Books) #60 in Law Enforcement Politics


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Excellent Book.
Format: Paperback
As a current field training officer, on day one of field training, I give this book to my officer in training and encourage them to read it throughout the phase. I can definitely tell those that do and those that do not read it. Anytime I hear an officer complain about their reports being rejected, I recommend this book to them. I even go back and reread the book often as a refresher. I have heard newer officers say they wish they had an outline to follow while completing reports. While we often do not have guides on how to do things in this career, I feel this book is an excellent tool to assist in ensuring your report has everything it needs. Whether that is a homicide report or a simple theft report. I HIGHLY recommend this book to both senior and rookie officers. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2025 by Jason Howard

  • Wish I'd had this right out of the academy
Format: Paperback
Report writing is probably not my favorite part of the job. Good documentation and articulation is something that seems to take some experience. This book is laid out in a format that's easy to follow and will help the new and experienced LEO alike in writing reports that will hold up under scrutiny. Would make a great gift for the LEO in your life. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2023 by Rex Jelly

  • Required reading
Format: Paperback
I teach report writing at my agency and this text should be issued to all LEOs everywhere. Mic drop. Exit stage right.
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2022 by Enzo

  • Bulletproof
Format: Paperback
Great book lots of interesting information
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2023 by Harrison Milton

  • Great book for Police Officers
Format: Kindle
Good book for new and veteran officers on report writing. Gives lots of suspect indicators on what to look for.
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2020 by John

  • Must-have!
Format: Paperback
This book is a must-have for the law enforcement professional!
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2021 by HuskerGunner

  • Is helpful in establishing good practices
Format: Kindle
This book has some very specific legal language that is not used in my area. However, the information provided is sound and offers good principles to establish solid reports. Some specific language and identifiers are universal in law enforcement. The book may not help you in every facet of your writing given your local legal requirements but it offers good insight to the importance of detail and what detail is important. I found this book helpful on those levels and agree with many of the ideas within. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2021 by A. Martinez

  • Repetitive repetitiveness repetitively
Format: Paperback
Vast majority of this book is the author repeating the same elements required for different crimes. For example, for every crime the author repeats to "establish the crime occurred in your jurisdiction". Things that are so simple they shouldnt need to be said. It has some good basic info and tips but nothing that justifies a $25 price tag. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2021 by Rachel

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