Concerned About Report Writing Skills?

Writing & Observation Skills Assessment
  (WOSA)

  Evaluating Report Writing Strengths/Weaknesses
  Accuracy of Observational Skills
  Identify Training Needs
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  Cost Effective
  45 Minute Objective Assessment
  Web-based or On-site Administration

System Requirements for Online Use (Click for free Download):
Internet Explore 7 or higher
or
Mozilla Firefox 3 or higher
 

Click Here!  WOSA Website Login and Department Registration

Assessment Settings:

·        Pre-Service

·        Post-Hire

·        Pre-Academy/Post-Academy In-Service Evaluations

Writing Skills and Observation Skills Assessment (WOSA)

 Description and Introduction

Campion, Barrow, and Associates (CBA) and Sussex Management Associates (SMA) have combined efforts to produce the WOSA to evaluate the reporting and observational skills of prospective candidates. The combined efforts these well-known, well established organizations bring to police agencies throughout the nation is an added benefit. 

The WOSA is a unique way to measure skills for applicants and in-service police officers alike.  This assessment is an opportunity for police departments to satisfy an urgent need.

As the demand for reconstruction of “cold cases” becomes more common, and the degree of specificity in testifying increases, candidates must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in observing the situation and accurately reporting what occurred.  For some agencies, it is best to know these skills prior to hiring.  However, this assessment can be used after hiring to assess training needs of a department, or an individual who demonstrates a low proficiency level.  We are confident the WOSA will help departments assess candidates in need of remedial training, and provide resources that will directly address the needed skills.

An eight-minute video of a police situation is used.  Questions are asked that relate directly to facts and details about the scenario.  Responses are used to assess the applicants’ or officers’ ability to absorb and recall important information accurately.

The WOSA plays a pivotal role in preparing police officer candidates for the demands of reporting under strenuous circumstances. The assessment is predicated on the expectation applicants can read and write at an eighth grade level. It provides benchmarks against which candidates may measure their knowledge and performance.  CBA and SMA are attempting to make the WOSA available to those colleges and departments throughout the nation seeking to determine the best candidates and officers for law enforcement positions.

Report and Results Generated:

1.   Proficiency Scores on Established Standards

2. Identifies observational ability

3.   Individualized printouts of training needs with follow-up recommendations.

4. Comparison analysis with class, personal growth, department, state, or entire database.

5.  Online capability for ease and convenience.

The Concept behind the WOSA

Training