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url: 'https://wa.giglio-bradylist.com/operation-personnel-violations/reports'
title: 'Reports | Public Complaint Categories'
author:
  name: Anonymous
updated: '2023-01-31T23:43:30+00:00'
type: website
summary: 'Reports is part of the Public Complaint Categories taxonomy used by Washington Brady List. Misconduct can refer to report writing, which occurs when a police officer prepares or submits reports that are false, misleading, or incomplete. This can include falsifying reports to cover up misconduct, omitting important information from reports, or falsifying information in reports. The preparation of false, misleading, or incomplete reports by police officers can harm the integrity of the police department and undermine public trust in law enforcement. In some jurisdictions, the preparation of false reports can also be a criminal offense.'
tags:
  - 'Operation | Personnel Violations'
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  site_name: 'Washington Brady List'
  'image:alt': Reports
  updated_time: '2023-01-31T15:43:30-0800'
---
## [Reports

 ](/operation-personnel-violations/reports)

Misconduct can refer to report writing, which occurs when a police officer prepares or submits reports that are false, misleading, or incomplete. This can include falsifying reports to cover up misconduct, omitting important information from reports, or falsifying information in reports. The preparation of false, misleading, or incomplete reports by police officers can harm the integrity of the police department and undermine public trust in law enforcement. In some jurisdictions, the preparation of false reports can also be a criminal offense.