32 Questions
What is the primary purpose of an interview in a criminal investigation?
To obtain evidence for prosecution
Which of the following is an appropriate way to record a statement during an interview?
In writing, audio taped, or videotaped
Who should not be present in the room during an interview?
Both individuals involved in the same situation
Which of the following is NOT a class of persons interviewed in a criminal investigation?
Judges
What should be done if a subject has relevant knowledge of the case during an interview?
Take a statement
What does CW and PW stand for in a crown brief?
Civilian Witness and Police Witness
Why might a witness be hesitant to cooperate?
The witness may want to protect a known suspect
What is one advantage of electronically recording statements?
It removes doubt of police misconduct in obtaining a statement
When should statements be recorded according to the guidelines presented?
Whenever there is a high probability that the victim or witness could recant
Why might a witness disclose their knowledge incrementally?
Until they gain more trust of the investigator
Why might a witness motivated by revenge be problematic?
They present false facts to mislead
In what situations should a child victim or witness have their statements recorded?
If they are too young to provide sworn evidence at trial
Which of the following best describes the difference between an interview and an interrogation?
An interview is non-accusatory and focuses on information gathering, while an interrogation is accusatory and focuses on establishing culpability
What type of memory is responsible for storing information for a long period of time?
Long-term memory
What is an example of a leading question?
Was the car that you saw, a black one?
What is the role of the interviewer in the '90-10' rule?
The interviewer should talk no more than 10% of the time during an interview
Which memory type is responsible for learning a skill or task through repetition?
Procedural memory
Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects memory retention?
Use of open-ended questions
What is the purpose of the P.E.A.C.E. Model used in investigative interviews?
To plan and prepare for the interview, engage and explain to the witness, account for their statements, clarify and challenge, and evaluate their responses
What is the importance of privacy when interviewing sexual assault victims?
It ensures the victim feels secure and comfortable during the interview
Which type of memory lasts only for a few minutes and has the capacity to store only between 6-8 items?
Short-term memory
What is the principle of voluntariness in the context of interviews and interrogations?
Voluntariness must be proven in an interrogation, but not in an interview
What should be done when a subject refuses to participate in an audio or videotaped interview?
The interviewer must proceed without audio or videotape
Which type of memory is responsible for the recall of an event by a witness?
Episodic memory
What should be done during the clarification phase of an interview?
The subject's account should be expanded upon to include additional details
Why is it important to ask questions about criminal liability even if the subject is not cautioned?
To obtain new information that may be critical to the investigation
What should be done at the end of an interview?
The subject should be asked if they have anything else to add
What should be done when no more information is likely to be obtained in an interview?
The interview should be ended immediately
What should be done when a subject's account is known to be inconsistent with previously known information?
The subject should be given the opportunity to explain the inconsistency
What should be done when a witness has been previously interviewed?
Their previous statement should be reviewed before the interview
What should be done to ensure consistency where multiple witnesses are involved?
Each witness should be given copies of a prepared diagram
What should be done when a subject provides a first account that is incomplete or edited?
The subject should be asked to expand upon their account
Learn about the different classes of individuals interviewed during criminal investigations, including victims, witnesses, persons of interest, suspects, and accused persons. Understand the objectives and importance of conducting interviews in gathering evidence for investigations.
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