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What is a crucial factor in keeping a subject engaged during an interview or interrogation?
What is a crucial factor in keeping a subject engaged during an interview or interrogation?
Which interviewing technique is described as archaic and often ineffective?
Which interviewing technique is described as archaic and often ineffective?
What is the primary objective of an effective interrogator during an interview?
What is the primary objective of an effective interrogator during an interview?
What is considered a negative aspect of the term 'interrogation'?
What is considered a negative aspect of the term 'interrogation'?
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What skills are emphasized as necessary for an effective interrogator?
What skills are emphasized as necessary for an effective interrogator?
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What is essential for maintaining control during a witness interview?
What is essential for maintaining control during a witness interview?
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Why is it important to minimize contact between the witness and other civilians during an interview?
Why is it important to minimize contact between the witness and other civilians during an interview?
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According to the content, what happens if a subject stops talking during an interrogation?
According to the content, what happens if a subject stops talking during an interrogation?
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What strategy is recommended to effectively extract information during witness interviews?
What strategy is recommended to effectively extract information during witness interviews?
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Why is inducing trust important in an interrogation?
Why is inducing trust important in an interrogation?
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What approach is recommended for police interrogators to avoid creating an adversarial atmosphere?
What approach is recommended for police interrogators to avoid creating an adversarial atmosphere?
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How should a room be arranged for suspect interviews?
How should a room be arranged for suspect interviews?
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What aspect is vital when preparing for witness interviews to ensure effective information gathering?
What aspect is vital when preparing for witness interviews to ensure effective information gathering?
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What characteristic should a room used for suspect interviews possess?
What characteristic should a room used for suspect interviews possess?
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What is a common misconception about conducting witness interviews?
What is a common misconception about conducting witness interviews?
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What should be included in the interview setup for clarity during suspect interviews?
What should be included in the interview setup for clarity during suspect interviews?
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What is considered one of the most valuable pieces of evidence in a case?
What is considered one of the most valuable pieces of evidence in a case?
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What is the primary goal of an investigator when questioning a suspect?
What is the primary goal of an investigator when questioning a suspect?
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Why is patience important for investigators during an interview?
Why is patience important for investigators during an interview?
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What is a common error made by investigators when attempting to elicit confessions?
What is a common error made by investigators when attempting to elicit confessions?
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Which of the following should investigators never lie about?
Which of the following should investigators never lie about?
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What should an investigator do if a suspect invokes their right to remain silent?
What should an investigator do if a suspect invokes their right to remain silent?
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How can creating a feeling of absolution affect a suspect during an interview?
How can creating a feeling of absolution affect a suspect during an interview?
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What risk might an investigator face if they lie about a suspect's involvement in a crime?
What risk might an investigator face if they lie about a suspect's involvement in a crime?
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What should an investigator do if a suspect invokes their rights during an interview?
What should an investigator do if a suspect invokes their rights during an interview?
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How should an investigator respond to silence during an interview?
How should an investigator respond to silence during an interview?
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What can happen if a suspect changes their statement while testifying?
What can happen if a suspect changes their statement while testifying?
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What is considered more damaging in an interview context?
What is considered more damaging in an interview context?
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Which approach promotes comfort during suspect interviews?
Which approach promotes comfort during suspect interviews?
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What type of behavior is counterproductive during a suspect interview?
What type of behavior is counterproductive during a suspect interview?
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What misconception do young investigators often have during interviews?
What misconception do young investigators often have during interviews?
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What should an investigator prioritize when conducting a suspect interview?
What should an investigator prioritize when conducting a suspect interview?
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What is a key factor in increasing the chances of obtaining a confession from a suspect?
What is a key factor in increasing the chances of obtaining a confession from a suspect?
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Why is knowledge of the facts and elements of the crime important during an interview?
Why is knowledge of the facts and elements of the crime important during an interview?
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What should interviewers aim to minimize during the interview process?
What should interviewers aim to minimize during the interview process?
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What is one recommended interviewing method when dealing with suspects?
What is one recommended interviewing method when dealing with suspects?
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Which professionals may need to be involved in the interviewing process?
Which professionals may need to be involved in the interviewing process?
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What is the main goal of the interview process as stated in the content?
What is the main goal of the interview process as stated in the content?
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What should an interviewer be prepared for when questioning suspects?
What should an interviewer be prepared for when questioning suspects?
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The phrase 'You catch more flies with honey than vinegar' suggests what about interviewing techniques?
The phrase 'You catch more flies with honey than vinegar' suggests what about interviewing techniques?
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What is the first stage of interaction in a crime investigation?
What is the first stage of interaction in a crime investigation?
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When may an individual be considered a suspect during an investigation?
When may an individual be considered a suspect during an investigation?
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What is crucial for successful interviews involving witnesses and victims?
What is crucial for successful interviews involving witnesses and victims?
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What should interviewers focus on during the initial rapport-building phase?
What should interviewers focus on during the initial rapport-building phase?
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What is the goal of a non-accusatory interview?
What is the goal of a non-accusatory interview?
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Why might witnesses hesitate to share their accounts of an event?
Why might witnesses hesitate to share their accounts of an event?
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What should an interviewer verify about the subject during initial contact?
What should an interviewer verify about the subject during initial contact?
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What should an interviewer do if they gather untrue statements during an investigation?
What should an interviewer do if they gather untrue statements during an investigation?
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Study Notes
Interviews & Interrogations
- Key to success in interviewing is keeping the subject talking about anything.
- Interviewing is an art form, but skill, patience, and discernment are crucial for success.
- If the subject stops talking, the interview is over.
- Building rapport is a key factor in keeping the subject talking and inducing trust.
- Good cop/bad cop routine was designed to bond with suspects, but it's now considered archaic.
- "Interrogation" has a negative connotation.
- Maintaining control and avoiding off-topic tangents is crucial in witness interviews.
- Core issues in witness interviews should be probed directly.
- Jury instructions are useful for guiding interview questions.
- Suspect interview rules are different than for witnesses: create the illusion of trust, avoid distractions.
Creating Trust & Illusion
- Keep the interview environment comfortable and non-threatening.
- Find common ground with the subject, build a kindred spirit.
- Be patient, like a hunter waiting for its prey.
- Allow time for gaps and silence in the interview.
- Lies are permissible within reason and must be plausible.
- Do not promise immunity or things outside your authority.
Don't Give Up Too Easily
- Do not assume an interview is over if the suspect invokes their rights.
- Document all statements, even those obtained after an invocation of rights.
- Be aware that confessions are not the only path to success.
Interviewing Witnesses, Victims, & Suspects
- Witnesses, victims, and suspects are all involved in different ways.
- Success requires preparation and understanding of the process, including the safety of involved parties.
- Consider if the party is vulnerable, intimidated or vulnerable.
- Investigators should use non-threatening topics.
- Validate and challenge the suspect's version of events.
- Proper procedures for witness, victim, and suspect interviews can help establish facts
- Use methods to reconstruct the event, which include suspect's emotional state, environment at time of crime, instruct suspect to recount every detail and events in many different orders to catch inconsistencies.
Interviewing Witnesses
- Obtain information, establishing a rapport with individuals is important.
- Witnesses should be treated respectfully and afforded fair treatment.
- Ensure witnesses are safe and feel comfortable during the interview.
- Gather background information, including name, address, work history.
- Verify if they need any special support
- Get details, including financial losses, psychological and emotional impacts of crime, and the need for support groups.
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Description
Explore the essential techniques for successful interviewing and interrogation in this quiz. Learn how to build rapport, maintain control, and create an environment that fosters trust and open communication. Understand the differences between suspect and witness interviews to refine your skills.
