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Experience on the street has already taught you much of what you need to observe. Still, you can improve your powers of observation by simply being more aware of the types of things you need to observe. You will construct a list of observables by learning from each other’s personal experiences as well as learning from the instructor. You will then put your new list of observables to the test in practical exercises on the street. It is one thing to know what to observe, but it is another to systematically force yourself to observe. Develop an observation method that works for you.
Circumstances may interfere with notetaking or recordings, thus requiring you to memorize facts for some period and then commit them to notes and report. In this workshop, you will also learn techniques to improve retention and recall.
Upon successful completion, you should be able to:
1. Create a checklist of observables from shift briefings, crime trends, the news, and citizen complaints
2. Use comparisons to determine height, weight, distance, dimensions, brands,
3. Identify locations without addresses
4. Describe people, vehicles, structures, and items that make them unique
5. Read body language using baseline and universal traits for fear, deception, and the like
6. Make your observations actionable
7. Employ common retention methods (writing, reading, listening, demonstration, doing)
8. Use all your senses when describing
9. Use storytelling, repetition, association, charts, maps, drawings, and more