Report Writing and Notebooks Course 2026

This course is for security guards who keep a notebook and write incident reports. It covers notebook rules, the 24-hour clock, the 5 Ws, writing facts instead of opinions, taking statements and keeping reports confidential.

Corso
Canada
25 domande
Verificato: 11 ottobre 2026

In breve

Questo corso gratuito ha circa 15 minuti di lezioni e un test di 25 domande. Con l’80% o più puoi scaricare un attestato di completamento (privato, non accreditato). Verificato sulle fonti ufficiali in data 11 ottobre 2026.

Inizia dalle lezioniReport Writing and Notebooks Course: Lessons: circa 15 minuti di lettura. Ogni domanda del test è trattata nelle lezioni.

Cosa imparerai

Keep a notebook that will stand up to review
Record times correctly in the 24-hour clock
Write a clear incident report using who, what, when, where, why and how
Separate facts from opinions in your writing
Take a simple witness statement
Store and share reports only with authorized people

Ottieni almeno l’80% per scaricare il tuo attestato.

Cosa sapere prima del test

Ontario’s guard training syllabus lists the basic report elements as date, time, location, actions or behaviours, description of individuals, observations and time of completion.
The same syllabus says reports should contain factual information only and include who, what, where, when, why and how.
Ontario’s syllabus names incident reports, use of force reports and witness statements as types of reports, and notes that reports may be needed for audits or as evidence in court.
In court, a witness may be allowed by the judge to refresh their memory from notes made close to the time of the event.

Domande frequenti

Can I use my notebook in court?

Often, yes. A judge may let you refresh your memory from notes you made close to the event. That is why notes must be complete, neat and made as soon as possible.

What if I make a mistake in my notebook?

Draw a single line through it so it can still be read, write your initials, and write the correct information. Never erase, use correction fluid or tear out a page.

Should I put my opinion in an incident report?

No. Write what you saw, heard and did. Instead of “he was drunk”, describe the signs: the smell of alcohol, slurred speech, trouble standing.

What is the difference between a statement and a report?

A report is your own account as the guard. A statement is another person’s account of what they saw, in their own words, which they read and sign.

L’attestato è accreditato o riconosciuto ufficialmente?

No. È un attestato di completamento privato, solo per le tue conoscenze. Non è riconosciuto, accreditato né approvato da alcun governo, ente di rilascio delle licenze, autorità di regolamentazione o istituto di istruzione e non sostituisce alcuna licenza, certificazione o formazione richiesta dalla legge.