Information Gathering Flashcards
1
Q
What is the goal of information gathering?
A
To get from reasonable suspicion to reasonable belief
2
Q
What is the Big 4?
A
RP
Victim
Suspect
Crime
3
Q
What types of questions do we use?
A
Open ended
Closed
Leading
Behavior provoking
4
Q
What is the goal of the interview?
A
Gather information
Resolve the issue
Identify the facts of the case
5
Q
Miranda rights =
A
In custody + interrogation
6
Q
Issues that may limit victim, witness and suspect ability to give accurate information?
A
PTS, Physical trauma, psychological trauma, Fear of retaliation, embarrassment/humiliation, lack of trust for authority figures, mental illness, developmentally disabled, dementia issues, lack of maturity, cultural differences, influence from other witnesses/victims, influence of drugs and/or alcohol
