Observation reporting cannot: ÿ Be in a hurry ÿ Be prejudiced ÿ Be careless ÿ Exaggerateÿ Be emotional ÿ Be absent minded ÿ Techniques used to develop powers of observation ÿ Practice observing ÿ Individuals ÿ Groups ÿ Places ÿ Things ÿ Write down what you see and practice being accurate, clear and concise