Report Writing and Testimony for Corrections | Bellingham, WA
Schedule
Thu Jun 11 2026 at 08:00 am to 05:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
3888 Sound Way, Bellingham, WA 98226-9160, United States | Bellingham, WA
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Hosted by:Washington Counties Risk Pool
Whatcom County Sheriff's Office
About this course
Correctional officers, Lieutenants, Captains, probation and parole officers, Wardens, and every other correctional worker depend on their ability to convey accurate information to each other, their supervisors, or even to the court system. Report writing is a form of communication that allows information to be cataloged, stored, analyzed and retrieved for future use in prosecution or testimony. This course puts the learner on a path to discovering and improving the usage, understanding, and importance of clear and concise report writing.
Course Takeaways
•Characteristics of a Good Report
•Importance of Ethics in Testimony
•Difference Between Concrete and Abstract Language
•Note-taking Strategies
•Clear and Concise Writing
•Understanding Depositions, Testifying, and the Courtroom
•The Role of the Witness
Appropriate Audience
All Correctional & Jail staff needing to write effective reports, memos, & accurate investigative records
Course Length
8 Hours
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Where is it happening?
3888 Sound Way, Bellingham, WA 98226-9160, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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