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What is the primary purpose of an interview in a criminal investigation?
What is the primary purpose of an interview in a criminal investigation?
- To accuse a person of interest
- To obtain evidence for prosecution (correct)
- To determine if an offense has been committed
- To identify the suspect
Which of the following is an appropriate way to record a statement during an interview?
Which of the following is an appropriate way to record a statement during an interview?
- Only written
- Only videotaped
- Only audio taped
- In writing, audio taped, or videotaped (correct)
Who should not be present in the room during an interview?
Who should not be present in the room during an interview?
- A child with a parent
- A witness needing a translator
- An officer needing backup
- Both individuals involved in the same situation (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a class of persons interviewed in a criminal investigation?
Which of the following is NOT a class of persons interviewed in a criminal investigation?
What should be done if a subject has relevant knowledge of the case during an interview?
What should be done if a subject has relevant knowledge of the case during an interview?
What does CW and PW stand for in a crown brief?
What does CW and PW stand for in a crown brief?
Why might a witness be hesitant to cooperate?
Why might a witness be hesitant to cooperate?
What is one advantage of electronically recording statements?
What is one advantage of electronically recording statements?
When should statements be recorded according to the guidelines presented?
When should statements be recorded according to the guidelines presented?
Why might a witness disclose their knowledge incrementally?
Why might a witness disclose their knowledge incrementally?
Why might a witness motivated by revenge be problematic?
Why might a witness motivated by revenge be problematic?
In what situations should a child victim or witness have their statements recorded?
In what situations should a child victim or witness have their statements recorded?
Which of the following best describes the difference between an interview and an interrogation?
Which of the following best describes the difference between an interview and an interrogation?
What type of memory is responsible for storing information for a long period of time?
What type of memory is responsible for storing information for a long period of time?
What is an example of a leading question?
What is an example of a leading question?
What is the role of the interviewer in the '90-10' rule?
What is the role of the interviewer in the '90-10' rule?
Which memory type is responsible for learning a skill or task through repetition?
Which memory type is responsible for learning a skill or task through repetition?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects memory retention?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects memory retention?
What is the purpose of the P.E.A.C.E. Model used in investigative interviews?
What is the purpose of the P.E.A.C.E. Model used in investigative interviews?
What is the importance of privacy when interviewing sexual assault victims?
What is the importance of privacy when interviewing sexual assault victims?
Which type of memory lasts only for a few minutes and has the capacity to store only between 6-8 items?
Which type of memory lasts only for a few minutes and has the capacity to store only between 6-8 items?
What is the principle of voluntariness in the context of interviews and interrogations?
What is the principle of voluntariness in the context of interviews and interrogations?
What should be done when a subject refuses to participate in an audio or videotaped interview?
What should be done when a subject refuses to participate in an audio or videotaped interview?
Which type of memory is responsible for the recall of an event by a witness?
Which type of memory is responsible for the recall of an event by a witness?
What should be done during the clarification phase of an interview?
What should be done during the clarification phase of an interview?
Why is it important to ask questions about criminal liability even if the subject is not cautioned?
Why is it important to ask questions about criminal liability even if the subject is not cautioned?
What should be done at the end of an interview?
What should be done at the end of an interview?
What should be done when no more information is likely to be obtained in an interview?
What should be done when no more information is likely to be obtained in an interview?
What should be done when a subject's account is known to be inconsistent with previously known information?
What should be done when a subject's account is known to be inconsistent with previously known information?
What should be done when a witness has been previously interviewed?
What should be done when a witness has been previously interviewed?
What should be done to ensure consistency where multiple witnesses are involved?
What should be done to ensure consistency where multiple witnesses are involved?
What should be done when a subject provides a first account that is incomplete or edited?
What should be done when a subject provides a first account that is incomplete or edited?
