Gadsden State Police Department to Host Report-Writing Training Seminar for Public Safety Professionals

Gadsden, Ala. – The Gadsden State Police Department, in partnership with the Division of Languages and Humanities at Gadsden State Community College and the Etowah County District Attorney’s Office, will host a free report-writing training seminar for local law enforcement, correctional, and public safety officers.

The training will take place on Friday, February 27, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Gadsden State Science Building Auditorium. The seminar is designed to enhance officers’ report-writing skills, with an emphasis on clarity, accuracy, and professionalism in official documentation.

“Partnering with the Division of Languages and Humanities and the Etowah County District Attorney’s Office allows us to approach report writing from both a practical and academic perspective,” said Jay Freeman, Chief of Police at Gadsden State Community College. “This collaboration strengthens the quality of the training and ultimately benefits officers, their agencies, and the communities they serve.”

The seminar is open to law enforcement and public safety professionals of all experience levels and will focus on the proper completion of the Alabama Incident/Offense Report, Arrest Report, and Use of Force documentation. Instruction will include scenario-based and video-based exercises to reinforce best practices in professional report writing.

Key topics will include grammar, appropriate use of abbreviations, first-person versus third-person writing, punctuation, and effective techniques for reviewing reports prior to submission.

This training opportunity reflects Gadsden State’s ongoing commitment to professional development and interdisciplinary collaboration in support of public safety professionals throughout the region.

Registration is required for the seminar.

To register, contact Emily Feemster Coggins at efeemster@gadsdenstate.edu or 256-549-8611.