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What do I Include in the narrative section when submitting a report?
The narrative description must include sufficient detail to ensure future queriers have a clear understanding of what the subject of the report is alleged to have done, and the nature of events and reasons for the action upon which the report is based.
See the Submitting a Narrative page for examples of factually-sufficient narratives.
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