Criminal Investigations 9th Ed - Ch 6 - Obtaining Information & Intelligence Flashcards
A person who is lying will tell the story….
exactly the same way each time.
The ultimate goal of ______ and ______ is to determine the truth; that is, to identify those responsible for a crime and to eliminate the innocent from suspicion.
interviewing and interrogating
The two most important basic requirements for obtaining information are to….
listen and observe.
• An example of a “_____ ______” would be: “Did you assault George Smith at 5th and Main Street last night?”
direct question
• Most people who are reluctant to be questioned respond to one of two approaches: (1) ______, or (2) ________
(1) Logical
(2) Emotional
• A ________ best describes a person who requests that some action be taken by the police.
complainant
• A _______ records several measurements on a visible graph.
polygraph
• An example of a “_____ _____” would be: “When did you and your wife leave the restaurant?”
direct question
______ barriers to communication include ingrained attitudes, prejudices, fear, anger, and self-preservation.
Emotional
The interviewer should watch his or her _____ ______ and tone of voice.
body language
If time permits, investigators need to plan carefully for _______ .
interviews
• There are three critical dimensions of an interview:
o Environment
o Interviewer’s Behavior
o The questions asked
Officers MAY or MAY NOT use deception during interviews.
MAY
____ and _____ recording are becoming more popular.
Audio and Video
Avoid asking “__” or “__” simple questions.
Yes or No
Interviewers should ask
Direct Questions
• A ______ is a person injured by a crime.
Victim
A _________ is a person who requests that some action be taken.
complainant
A ________ is a person who saw a crime or some part of it being committed.
witness
A ______ is a person considered to be directly or indirectly connected with a crime, either by overt act or by planning or directing it.
suspect
GOYAKOD stands for
Get off your ass and knock on doors.
A ____ and _____ is a legitimate investigative technique where an officer goes to a home of a suspect or witness to ask them information about an investigation.
knock and talk
An _______ is anyone who can provide information about a case but who is not a complainant, witness, victim, or suspect.
informant
A ________-__-________ file contains the name and location of people, organizations and records that may assist in a criminal investigation.
source of information
We are currently living in an “Information Age” where knowledge is ______ every 2.5 years
doubling
___ _________ are electronic devices that record all number dialed from a specific phone line.
Pen Registers
A _____ ________ ______ (_ _ _) can simultaneously monitor call activity on several lines and some have wiretapping capabilities.
dialed number recorded (DNR)