Detaining Witnesses

Officers may always seek the cooperation of citizens in the identification of criminals.

It is often difficult to determine whether a person is a suspect or merely a witness.

Suspects resort to the use of deadly force with little or no provocation.

There is no enforceable duty to be a witness. (correct)

Detain all individuals for investigation.

Use communicative skills to appeal to a citizen’s moral obligation to provide information. (correct)

Transport all potential witnesses to the police station for systematic interview.

Seek the cooperation of citizens in the identification of criminals.

Their willingness to cooperate with the police.

Their involvement in criminal activities. (correct)

Their proximity to the crime scene.

Their possession of information useful to the police.

<p>Reasonable suspicion</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The difference between a seizure of the person and an encounter which infringes no constitutionally protected rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When a reasonable person believes they are not free to walk away</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Use persuasive abilities to obtain as much information as possible at the scene</p> Signup and view all the answers