You should now be familiar with the role and responsibilities of a security professional and you have been introduced to a variety of situations which you can expect to encounter throughout your career. So far, you have learned how you will use both verbal and non-verbal communication, and you have been introduced to the skill of interviewing. In this module, you will learn how to document various types of interactions and incidents; keeping a notebook which is both accurate and complete is a must for any security professional.

Documenting and reporting are important ways in which you contribute to the success of investigations and ultimately, the success of your employer. In addition to learning how to prepare various reports and documents, you will learn about your responsibilities when it comes to collecting and preserving evidence to be used during the investigative process.