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Example: Sally was real rude and she probably was drinking again. Instead, use facts-Sally swore when I asked her to open the door and an odor of alcohol was strong when I asked her to turn down her music.  \n􀃙 Be descriptive. Instead of just saying Sally was drunk, describe behaviorsand clues that lead you to believe she was drunk. For example: When I confronted Sally her eyes were blood shot, her speech was slurred, and her breath smelled of alcohol.  \n􀁹 Only include behavioral information related to policy enforcement  \n􀁻 If a mental health emergency or other sensitive situation arises, please send that in a separate email to RD  \n􀁻 We want to protect the privacy of the individual  \nExample of Poorly Written Incident Report  \nOFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATE DEAN OF STUDENTS  \nSTUDENT DISCIPLINARY INCIDENT REPORT  \nIncident  \nStudent(s) Involved  \n\n| Name | ID \\# | Campus Residence / Room\\# | Date ofBirth |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| John something | ? | Miller 313 | 12.14.97 |\n| Jayden Ricardo | 2368290 | Female floor | 5.12.95 |\n|  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |\n\nDESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT  \nIn space below, please provide an objective and detailed account of the incident-If there are more than 6 individuals, please enter their information below.  \nWe were on our second walk when we heard a mad party happening. The music was pumping as soon as we entered the stairwell and we danced the whole way up. As we passed the lounge, we saw a girl who was passed out-she looked real peaceful. We then knocked on the door of Miller 313 and spoke with the residents. We asked them to turn their music down. Upon opening the door a strong skunky smell emanated from the room. The residents seemed like they were hesitant to talk to us and shut the door real fast. We heard aerosol cans and could smell air freshener. We continued on our walk and had ice cream to celebrate finishing walk.  \nPerson Making Report: Bryce Watkins  \nDate:9.15.15  \nPlease complete report immediately following involvement in incident. RA’s, please save document and email to RD-RD please save and email / forward to Office of Asso. Dean ([dwood@messiah.edu](dwood@messiah.edu)). If disciplinary action results from this report, the student(s) involved will receive a copy of this report in addition to formal notice of a disciplinary hearing.  \nExample of Well Written Incident Report  \nOFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATE DEAN OF STUDENTS  \nSTUDENT DISCIPLINARY INCIDENT REPORT  \nIncident  \nStudent(s) Involved  \n\n| Name | ID \\# | Campus Residence / Room\\# | Date ofBirth |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| John Smith | 1232866 | Miller 313 | 12.14.97 |\n| Jayden Ricardo | 2368290 | Solly 203 | 5.12.95 |\n|  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |\n\nDESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT  \nIn space below, please provide an objective and detailed account of the incident-If there are more than 6 individuals, please enter their information below.  \nBecky and Bryce were on their second walk when they noticed music coming from Miller 313. They could hear the music from the stairwell. 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