Report writing is an important part of being a monitor. Reports document activities and make others aware of problems that a monitor encounters. In some situations, disciplinary action may be taken against members of the University community based upon a monitor’s report. Monitors who are asked to testify in court or at disciplinary boards will be allowed to refer to their report; therefore an accurate and detailed report will make the testimony easier.
Monitors use four different report forms on the job. There are other forms used by the Security Monitor Program, but they have to do with scheduling, training or other administrative functions and are discussed elsewhere. Security Monitors also use logs to record information. For information on these logs, refer to detail specific procedures. The four report forms are:
Report writing is an important part of being a monitor. Reports document activities and make others aware of problems that a monitor encounters. In some situations, disciplinary action may be taken against members of the University community based upon a monitor’s report. Monitors who are asked to testify in court or at disciplinary boards will be allowed to refer to their report; therefore an accurate and detailed report will make the testimony easier.
Monitors use four different report forms on the job. There are other forms used by the Security Monitor Program, but they have to do with scheduling, training or other administrative functions and are discussed elsewhere. Security Monitors also use logs to record information. For information on these logs, refer to detail specific procedures. The four report forms are: