A well-written report can be the difference between a strong case and one that falls apart in court. This course gives officers the tools to write clear, detailed reports that stand up to legal scrutiny and support successful prosecutions.

You’ll learn how to put your observations and actions into words that make sense to judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys alike. From explaining probable cause to describing what you saw and did, you’ll build the skills to write reports that are thorough and easy to follow. The course also shows how solid documentation can discourage suppression motions and help you recall key details when testifying in court.

What You’ll Learn

  • Articulation Skills
    Document what you did, what you saw, and why you acted, in a way that’s clear and complete.

  • Legal Defensibility
    Write reports that hold up in court and back up your case under scrutiny.

  • Prosecution Support
    Give prosecutors the details they need to charge confidently without needing to chase you down for clarification.

  • Memory Refresh
    Create reports that help you remember what happened when you’re on the stand months later.

  • Logical Organization
    Structure your reports so they’re easy to read and understand—no matter who’s looking at them.

By the end of the course, officers will know how to write reports that strengthen cases, stand up in court, and build credibility as witnesses. You’ll leave with the skills to document your work in a way that supports successful prosecutions and reflects the professionalism of your agency.


Certificate: 6 Hour

Credit: In-service credit available in many states

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Course curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome to Blue to Gold University

    • Course Introduction

    • Meet your Instructor

    • Questions and Technical Support
  2. 2

    • Note About Articulation Exercises

    • Introduction and Three Golden Rules

    • Required Download
  3. 3

    • Report Preparation Part 1

    • Report Preparation Part 2

    • Burdens of Proof

    • Situational Awareness

    • N.E.R.D.S.
  4. 4

    • Exercise: Patdown Ave

    • Record Your Observations
  5. 5

    • Elements of a Crime
  6. 6

    • Exercise Trafficking

    • Record your Observations
  7. 7

    • Write in the First Person

    • Write in Active Voice

    • Paragraph Breaks
  8. 8

    • CAPS Kill

    • Use Roles

    • Quotes
  9. 9

    • Synopsis
  10. 10

    • Exercise Abandonment

    • Record Your Observations
  11. 11

    • Chronological

    • Topic Headings
  12. 12

    • Exercise Personal Use

    • Record Your Observations
  13. 13

    • Articulation

    • Pictures

    • Bullet Points
  14. 14

    • Mr. Innocent

    • Record Your Observations
  15. 15

    • Articulate Conclusions

    • Closing
  16. 16

    • Exercise DUI Lane

    • Record Your Observations
  17. 17

    • Exercise Stolen Motorcycle

    • Record Your Observations

  18. 18

    • Report Writing Checklist and Takeaways

    • Submit Your Articulation Worksheet
  19. 19

    • Bulletproof Report Writing Workbook

    • Bulletproof Report Writing Report Writing Checklist

Course Reviews

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5 star rating

Bulletproof Report Writing

Michael Jolley

As a new officer, this class was super helpful with my report writing. I highly recommend this to any officer looking to enhance their report writing skills.

As a new officer, this class was super helpful with my report writing. I highly recommend this to any officer looking to enhance their report writing skills.

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Class Review

Chris Richter

Very good class and learned a lot about articulation and how to articulate and put it on paper. Lot of info I seem to have known but the class gave it a stru...

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Very good class and learned a lot about articulation and how to articulate and put it on paper. Lot of info I seem to have known but the class gave it a structure and easier to understand and use. Good ways to document in report to get away from this is how we do it and how you should do it. Topic headings and bullet points will strengthen the report and liked the synopsis at the beginning and summary at the end relating it to statutes

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Absolutely Great

Jasper Domenici

Totally worth the money and the time!

Totally worth the money and the time!

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5 star rating

Great Training

Thomas Boyer

Great lesson on writing a report. Learning to articulate the things we hear and see can be difficult for new and tenured officers. This course breaks it down...

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Great lesson on writing a report. Learning to articulate the things we hear and see can be difficult for new and tenured officers. This course breaks it down into simple concise topics.

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Bulletproof Report Writing V2

Raymond Fanelli

Great Job, as always....not gonna lie, I was tempted to type in all CAPS.

Great Job, as always....not gonna lie, I was tempted to type in all CAPS.

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5 star rating

Solid

Troy Wylie

Helpful information, very well presented, in manageable portions.

Helpful information, very well presented, in manageable portions.

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4 star rating

This class was great

Humberto Martinez

i learned a lot. Its about the minor details, especially when it comes to our line of work

i learned a lot. Its about the minor details, especially when it comes to our line of work

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  • Our courses are designed to be comprehensive, engaging, and well-structured delivered by a knowledgeable and passionate instructor.

  • Up-to-date, practical content that reflects industry trends and is presented in an easy-to-understand manner.

  • Collaborative opportunities, feedback, and assessment to facilitate student learning and progress tracking.

  • Our courses provide practical skills and knowledge that can be applied in real-life situations, with relevant examples, case studies, and exercises.

  • You will receive a certificate of completion.