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Which of the following statements in a security report is considered an 'opinion' rather than a 'fact'?

Professional reports must be objective. Using the phrase 'The subject appeared to be intoxicated' is a subjective opinion. A factual report would describe the b

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Question: Which of the following statements in a security report is considered an 'opinion' rather than a 'fact'?

Answer options:

  • The subject was wearing a blue jacket and jeans.
  • The incident occurred at approximately 14:30 hours. ✅ The subject appeared to be very intoxicated.
  • The witness stated they saw the suspect run toward the north exit.

Correct answer: The subject appeared to be very intoxicated.

Explanation: Professional reports must be objective. Using the phrase 'The subject appeared to be intoxicated' is a subjective opinion. A factual report would describe the behaviors (smell of alcohol, slurred speech) rather than the conclusion.

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