i just need a transcript for this Step 1: The Importance of Sounding Friendly and Respectful Telecommunication skills are vital for law enforcement officers and others in the field of criminal justice. Their interactions with the public set the tone for the community and are directly linked to the frequency of public reports on crime. To practice these skills, you will be role playing a phone call with the witness of a crime. As a law enforcement officer, you will be answering the phone and working to gain a clear picture of the event. That includes asking plenty of questions to ensure you have all of the information possible from the witness. Remember to take notes (electronically or by hand) as you will need to accurately recall this information later, and it may even end up being part of a police report. Before you speak with the witness, take a few moments to think about how you can use your tone of voice, grammar, and even choosing to speak in complete sentences to ensure that you sound friendly but authoritative, show respect, and seem interested. Record your thoughts about how to do this on the video camera or respond by writing two to three sentences in a document. You will use this document to take notes on the call and reflect. Step 2: It Was a Break-in! The phone call will be recorded for submission, so set up your video camera or cell phone to record and remember to switch your phone onto the speaker option so the video camera can hear both sides of the conversation. Provide the witness with the scenario to review. The witness should dial your number to initiate the call. Remember to interact with them respectfully and ask questions as needed to ensure you have a full picture of the crime. At a minimum, you should have the following information documented in your notes from the call. Add this information to the document already started. Or if you recorded the initial information, start a new document and add the information you collect on the call. The time, date, and location of the crime The nature of the incident The 5Ws (who, what, where, when, and why) Step 3: Reflecting on the Call After gathering information from the witness, reflect on your tone of voice, grammar, attitude, and other verbal communication skills. Consider how the call went and what you could have done better. Create a section on your document call “Reflection.” Then, answer these questions: How did aspects like your voice tone and word choice impact the call? How did these elements probably make the witness feel? What did you do to communicate respectfully and in a courteous manner with the witness? Was it successful? What would you change about your telecommunication behavior if you were to have a second chance to do this roleplay? Why? Submit your document and a copy of the recording. Scenario for the Witness Just as you were getting ready for bed on May 29, 2020, you saw some strange movement outside of your bedroom window. The time was approximately 9:30 p.m. You noticed two figures trying to gain access to the coffee shop, Cups 4 You, across the street. They were both wearing dark clothing and one was very short—probably under 5 feet. There were three cars parked on the street, although you can’t be sure that any of the cars belonged to these individuals. Two cars were white and one was red. The red car had a license plate that started with TXW-9. After the taller suspect broke the coffee shop window with a rock, he reached in and unlocked the door. Then they both disappeared inside. You didn’t see them exit the coffee shop. Note: As required by the roleplay conversation, you can add additional details to this scenario. You will be calling the law enforcement officer to make a report of the crime. Answer their questions to the best of your ability.

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Transcript for Role-Play Scenario: Telecommunication Skills in Law Enforcement


Step 1: Preparation Notes

Officer's Thoughts on Communication:

  • Use a calm, steady tone of voice to convey authority while remaining friendly.
  • Employ complete sentences with proper grammar to enhance clarity and professionalism.
  • Show genuine interest by using open-ended questions and actively listening to the witness.

Step 2: The Call

[Scene: Officer answers the phone]

Officer: Hello, this is Officer [Last Name]. Thank you for calling. How can I assist you today?

Witness: Hi, I’d like to report a break-in that I just witnessed.

Officer: Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Can you please provide me with the date and time of the incident?

Witness: Yes, it was on May 29, 2020, around 9:30 p.m.

Officer: Great, and where exactly did this happen?

Witness: It was at the coffee shop called Cups 4 You across the street from my house.

Officer: Understood. Can you tell me what you saw happening?

Witness: I saw two figures trying to get into the coffee shop. They were wearing dark clothing. One of them was really short, probably under 5 feet tall.

Officer: And what exactly did they do?

Witness: The taller suspect threw a rock and broke the window, then reached in to unlock the door. They both went inside, and I didn’t see them come back out.

Officer: Thank you for that information. Were there any vehicles parked nearby that you noticed?

Witness: Yes, there were three cars on the street. Two were white and one was red. I think the red one had a license plate starting with TXW-9.

Officer: Okay, that’s helpful. We will follow up on this information. Is there anything else you think might be important?

Witness: Not that I can think of right now, but I’ll let you know if I remember anything else.

Officer: Thank you very much for your help today. Your information is very useful, and we will investigate this further. If you think of anything else, please don’t hesitate to call back. Have a good evening.

Witness: Thank you, Officer. I appreciate your help.

Officer: Thank you for your call. Goodbye.


Step 3: Reflection on the Call

Reflection Section:

  1. Voice Tone and Word Choice Impact: My calm and respectful tone likely made the witness feel heard and valued. Using precise language helped to clarify the details of the incident.

  2. Witness's Feelings: The witness likely felt more comfortable and safe sharing the information because of my attentive and courteous approach.

  3. Communication Respectfully: I demonstrated respect by thanking the witness for their call and listening actively without interrupting, which seemed successful in creating a cooperative atmosphere.

  4. Improvements for Future Calls: If I could repeat this roleplay, I would focus on asking even more probing follow-up questions to obtain deeper details about the suspects and the situation. This would facilitate a more comprehensive understanding of the event.


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Submission Note: Document and recording attached as required.