Interviews and Interrogations Overview

What is the primary purpose of conducting interviews according to the established procedures?

How are interviews differentiated from interrogations?

What condition must be met for an officer to ask unrestricted questions to an individual?

What can result from carelessness during interviews or interrogations?

What is indicated as a common scenario where officers can question individuals without restrictions?

What is the correct approach when an officer conducts an interrogation?

Which statement accurately describes the role of officers during interviews and interrogations?

What is a key factor for officers to consider when choosing whom to interview?

What is the ideal setting for conducting interviews?

Which of the following describes an essential factor to assess when interviewing a witness?

What aspect of a witness is evaluated regarding their understanding of the event?

What is a significant factor indicating that a custody situation exists during an interrogation?

Which of the following is a characteristic of a low-pressure interview style?

What may lead a reasonable person to determine that 'custody' has occurred?

Which of the following actions by an officer is indicative of a custody situation?

Which factor is NOT considered when determining custody during an interrogation?

What must be included in a report when a recording is made during a criminal investigation?

When recording statements taken in the course of a criminal investigation, what type of personnel is required to digitally record the statements?

In non-criminal matters, what should an officer do before recording a conversation that is confidential?

If a person being contacted in a non-criminal matter objects to being recorded, what should the officer do?

What is recommended to assist investigators in preparing cases when making recorded statements?

For recordings made using a Body-Worn Camera, what is necessary regarding a preamble?

What type of recording does the section about surreptitious recordings apply to?

What is the minimum information that should be included in a recorded statement format?

What triggers the requirement for an officer to advise a person of their constitutional rights during questioning?

In what circumstance can an officer question a person without advising them of their rights?

What is a prominent characteristic of 'sustained and coercive' questioning?

Which of the following is a condition that would require advising a juvenile of their constitutional rights?

What does it mean for questioning to be 'sustained'?

What must an officer do when taking custody of an adult and questioning about criminal actions?

Which of the following does NOT qualify as a situation where a person should be advised of their rights?

What is a common misunderstanding about the nature of casual questioning by an officer?

What is required before questioning an intoxicated driver?

In what scenario can an officer obtain a custodial statement from a youth without legal counsel?

What must officers carry for advising individuals of their rights?

What is an 'implied waiver' of rights?

What is the primary purpose of the admonition pertaining to the chemical test?

Officers must provide advisements about rights and ensure what for the statements to be admissible?

What does the Duty Manual section L 3012.5 specify for juveniles 17 years of age or younger?

What happens if the advisement and waiver of rights are not properly conducted?

An officer should provide advisements of rights to a juvenile as soon as they are taken into custody for any violation of the Welfare and Institutions Code.

Investigative questioning allows officers to ask for personal information without advising individuals of their constitutional rights.

An officer is obligated to advise an adult of their constitutional rights only if they intend to question them about a non-criminal matter.

The determination of a 'sustained and coercive' questioning condition is always straightforward for officers.

An officer may confront a suspect with evidence without creating a custody situation.

If a juvenile escapes from a court-ordered facility, they are not entitled to be advised of their rights.

Once probable cause to arrest emerges, an officer is required to advise the suspect of their constitutional rights before continuing questioning.

When questioning a suspect, if the conversation is casual, there is no need to provide advisements of rights.

Sworn personnel are required to digitally record all statements taken from suspects, victims, and witnesses during criminal investigations.

Officers can ignore objections from individuals regarding being recorded in non-criminal matters.

Recordings made in non-criminal matters can proceed without informing the individual if the conversation is confidential.

The use of a preamble in audio-only recorded statements is mandatory for all recordings.

Surreptitious recordings can only be made using personally owned recording devices.

The details of a recorded statement do not need to be included in a crime report.

Recordings made in connection with a criminal investigation must be retained as part of the case, regardless of their evidentiary value.

When recording with a Body-Worn Camera, it is unnecessary to indicate the case number and details.

Interviews should always be conducted in a formal setting to ensure professionalism.

The awareness of witnesses during an event is an essential factor to consider when conducting interviews.

Physical restraint used during questioning typically indicates that a custody situation has not occurred.

An officer can exert control over a person without creating a custody situation if the questioning occurs in a public place.

A witness's narrative ability does not need to be evaluated before conducting an interview.

Timing and context of questioning can influence whether a situation is deemed as custody.

The beliefs of an officer regarding the custody status of a suspect are considered during interrogations.

Orders to perform tasks not required by law suggest that a custodial situation is likely during interrogations.

Officers can ask whatever questions they want if the individual is in custody.

Interviews can be conducted with individuals who are responsible for the incident under investigation.

Interrogations are primarily aimed at gathering information from cooperative individuals.

An example of a non-custodial setting is when an officer talks to an individual voluntarily about crime conditions.

Carelessness during interviews can lead to testimonial evidence being declared admissible.

The purpose of an interview is to establish the extent of involvement of a suspect in a crime.

Officers should always conduct interviews in a formal setting to ensure the best results.

Officers are encouraged to interview anyone who may provide information relevant to the incident under investigation.

Officers do not need to inform suspects of their rights before questioning.

Juveniles 17 years of age or younger may waive their right to counsel before interrogation.

An implied waiver of rights occurs when a suspect indicates understanding by answering questions.

Officers are required to carry a Department-issued Miranda Warning Card before conducting any questioning.

The consultation with a lawyer before questioning is optional for juveniles aged 17 and younger.

Before using any statements made by suspects in court, they must have knowingly waived their rights.

A chemical test is not required when processing intoxicated drivers.

Officers can question a person without advising them of their rights if an imminent threat is present.

What are the essential elements officers must determine about a witness during an interview?

How should interviews be conducted to ensure a low-pressure environment for the interviewee?

What factors are considered to determine if a person's freedom has been restricted during an interrogation?

What should officers document regarding a witness's condition during an interview?

What is indicated by the removal of a person from their family or friends during questioning?

What circumstances would require an officer to advise a juvenile of their constitutional rights?

What must officers do during a custodial interrogation to comply with legal requirements?

In what situation can officers question individuals without advising them of their rights?

In what setting can an officer's questioning likely imply that custody has occurred?

Describe the concept of 'sustained and coercive' questioning.

Why is narrative ability an important factor when assessing a witness?

What must an officer do when they intend to question an adult about criminal actions?

What role does the demeanor of the officer play during questioning?

What is implied by the term 'implied waiver' of rights?

How do courts view the questioning of suspicious persons before any restrictions are applied?

What happens if the advisement of rights is not properly conducted before questioning?

What must an officer provide before questioning an intoxicated driver?

What must officers carry to advise individuals of their rights?

Under what conditions can a juvenile make a custodial statement without legal counsel?

What constitutes an 'implied waiver' of rights during interrogation?

What does the prosecution need to prove for a suspect's statements to be admissible in court?

What is the protocol if a juvenile is 17 years of age or younger prior to custodial interrogation?

What happens if the advisements and waivers of rights are not properly conducted?

What are the two key requirements for officers to obtain a custodial statement from a youth without legal counsel?

What should officers include in their reports when a recording is made during a criminal investigation?

In non-criminal matters, what action must officers take before recording a confidential communication?

Under what circumstances can officers not record conversations in non-criminal matters?

What is recommended to include in audio-only recorded statements to assist investigators?

What details must be stated by an officer when making a recorded statement?

What is the purpose of using Department issued devices for recordings as outlined in the procedures?

How does the section on surreptitious recordings differ from regular recording procedures?

What should officers do if a recording was made using a Body-Worn Camera but context is needed?

What constitutes an implied waiver during an interrogation?

How is an express waiver obtained from a suspect?

Why are express waivers preferred over implied waivers in legal settings?

What should an officer do if a suspect initially refuses to waive their rights but later wants to talk?

What types of non-verbal waivers might be considered valid during an interrogation?

What happens if a suspect expresses a desire to remain silent during questioning?

Can gestures like shrugs or nods be considered valid waivers of rights, and why might they be problematic?

What does a request to speak to an attorney in the future signify about a suspect's willingness to answer questions now?

An 'express waiver' is obtained once a suspect has been informed of their rights and then states that they wish to ______ their rights.

Nods and shrugs seem to be sufficient for ______, but officers should strive for a verbal response.

A desire to talk to an attorney in the future, while willing to answer questions now, constitutes a ______.

Once a suspect expresses their desire to remain ______, interrogation must cease.

The signing of a written waiver is considered a ______ waiver if the suspect is literate.

Implied waivers have been ruled valid by the California and United States ______ courts.

To obtain an express waiver, officers usually ask questions like, 'Do you want to talk about what ______?'

If a suspect initially refuses to waive their rights, officers may question them if the suspect ______ a request to talk.

Officers will remain alert to gather information from ______, suspects or arrestees.

Interviews are conducted with individuals who are ______ for the incident under investigation.

Interrogations require officers to obtain information from ______ individuals.

In a non-custodial setting, officers may ask questions without ______.

An officer's carelessness during interviews can result in testimonial evidence being declared ______.

The definition of interviews involves obtaining information from a cooperative individual with personal ______ of circumstances.

The process of establishing someone's involvement in a crime falls under the process of ______.

Officers have the authority to interview any person who may have the potential to supply information that relates to an ______ under investigation.

Interviews should be conducted at a place that is convenient and ______ to the person being interviewed.

Witness assessment includes their ______ at the scene of the incident.

A person being interviewed should have a good level of ______ regarding the event.

Factors that indicate a ______ situation during an interrogation include physical restraints.

The ______ of questioning refers to the time and location that can influence whether custody is determined to exist.

Any orders by the officer to perform tasks not required by law is indicative of ______.

The ability to discuss the observed event effectively is known as ______ ability.

The removal of a person from the presence of family may indicate a ______ interrogation.

Sworn personnel will digitally record all statements taken from suspects, victims, and ______ during a criminal investigation.

Recordings in non-criminal matters must notify the person(s) being contacted of the intention to ______ the conversation.

For a recorded statement, the officer must include details such as the case number, date, time, location, and the names of the ______ present.

If the person(s) being contacted objects to being recorded, the officer will not record or will immediately ______ recording the contact.

Surreptitious recordings will be made using ______ issued devices.

Officers should include a ______ to their audio-only recorded statements to aid in the identification of these statements.

The recording(s) will be retained as part of the case and uploaded as ______ regardless of its evidentiary value.

When a recording is made with a Body-Worn Camera, the preamble is ______ if context is needed for clarification.

Whenever probable cause to arrest develops, the officer intends to restrict the freedom of the suspect while continuing to ask questions, advisement of ______ is conducted.

Juveniles will be advised of their constitutional rights when taken into ______ for violations such as escape from a detention facility.

The point where questioning becomes 'sustained and ______' can be difficult to establish.

An officer may question individuals for personal information without advising them of their constitutional ______.

When an officer intends to question an adult about criminal actions, they must advise the person arrested of their constitutional ______.

The officer will conduct an admonition in accordance with Section L 4510 'Warnings Prior to ______'.

If the questioning has become accusatory and continuous, then a 'sustained and coercive' ______ probably exists.

Adults and juveniles must be advised of their constitutional rights during periods of ______.

What is a key factor in determining whether a witness is credible?

Officers can conduct interviews in a high-pressure environment to encourage honesty.

List one condition that would indicate a custody situation during an interrogation.

Which type of waiver requires the suspect to be informed of their rights and explicitly state that they wish to waive them?

Witnesses should possess elements such as presence, awareness, observant, and _____ ability.

An example of a non-verbal waiver includes subtle gestures like nodding.

Match the following aspects of an interrogation with their corresponding implication for custody:

What must officers do if a suspect expresses a desire to remain silent?

What is the advised approach when conducting an interview?

The beliefs of an officer are considered in determining whether a custody situation has occurred.

An acknowledgement by a suspect that they understand their rights, followed closely by a statement, is referred to as a __________ waiver.

What must officers note about witnesses when conducting interviews?

When should officers seek express waivers?

Match the type of waiver with its description:

A written waiver is considered appropriate only if the suspect is literate.

What should officers do when a suspect who initially refused to waive their rights later requests to talk?

What must an officer do if they intend to restrict a suspect's freedom while questioning?

Juveniles are advised of their constitutional rights only after being taken into custody for serious offenses.

What is indicative of a 'sustained and coercive' questioning condition?

Officers can question individuals for information such as their name and ____, without advising them of their constitutional rights.

In which scenario does an officer NOT have to advise a person of their constitutional rights?

Match the following situations with the correct requirement for advising rights:

Officers must document the advisement of rights in their reports.

What is an example of a situation where officers must advise a juvenile of their rights?

What information must be included in a report when a recording is made during a criminal investigation?

Officers are permitted to record conversations in non-criminal matters without notifying the involved parties.

What should an officer do if the person they are contacting for a non-criminal matter objects to being recorded?

Surreptitious recordings must be made using a __________ issued device.

Match the following required information for recorded statements in criminal investigations:

Which of the following best describes the role of the preamble in recorded statements?

A body-worn camera recording is always required to have a preamble for clarity.

In what situations can officers record an administrative interrogation of a peace officer?

What must officers carry to advise individuals of their rights?

Officers may obtain a custodial statement from a youth without legal counsel as long as they believe the information is not essential for protecting life or property.

What is an 'implied waiver' of rights?

Before statements are admissible in court, officers must prove the suspects were advised of their rights and that they __________ those rights.

Match the sections with their primary focus:

For officers questioning a juvenile 17 years of age or younger, what must occur prior to custodial interrogation?

An officer's questioning may be considered 'sustained and coercive' regardless of the nature of the questions asked.

What specific rights must suspects be advised of before questioning?