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Incident Reporting Form


HOW TO WRITE AN INCIDENT REPORT
The Basics:

  • Author incident reports within 24 hours of the incident that occurred.
  • Write incident reports in the third person.
  • Remain objective in your writing (avoid emotions and judgment).
  • Edit your report before submitting it.
  • When possible, include a photo

When writing an incident report, include the following:

  • Who
    • - Include your (the reporter's) full name.
    • - Include the first and last name of all parties involved. Be sure to indicate what role the individual played in the incident. (Were they the individual engaging in the behavior you’re reporting or were they a witness?)
  • What
    • - Describe in detail what happened. (Be specific.) State what you saw. Do not make assumptions about what you think occurred. Avoid using generalizations.
  • Where
    • - Provide the exact location of the incident (example: building and room name/number)
  • When
    • - Include the date and time the incident occurred.

 

Background Information

Note: We do not accept anonymous reports. The full contents of this report will be shared with the student(s) against whom these allegations are made, including the name of the person reporting, the text of the report itself, and any attachments or additional evidence.

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Involved Parties

Please list the individuals involved (excluding yourself), including as many of the listed fields as you can provide.

Involved party 1

Questions

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Supporting Documentation

Please note: Any submitted evidence, including this incident report and any attachments, will be shared directly with the student(s) you are reporting. If there is any information you do not want shared, please be sure to remove or redact it before submitting this report. 5GB maximum total size.
Attachments require time to upload, so please be patient after submitting this form.

Submission