Interview And Interrogation Flashcards
A non-formal solicitation of information is an
Interview
A formal solicitation of information usually concerning a criminal act
Interrogation
The purpose or an interview is to ________ and _______the validity of information in order to determine the particulars of the matter under investigation
Gather, test
Who is interviewed:______and_____who are willing to provide police with information they possess about the matter under investigation
Witness, victim
The purpose of an interrogation is: To gather and test the validity of the ______that the subject responsible for or ________in matter under investigation
Belief, involved
Who is interrogated : ______are interrogated
Suspect
The 2 factors that affect an interview are______ and _______
Timing, setting or location
Why is timing important?
So that witnessess’ stories are not affected by_____or the influence of others
Memory loss
Why is timing important?
Immediate gathering of information enables the investigator to _______for interrogation of suspects
Prepare
Why is setting or location important?
A low pressure, informal atmosphere allows subject to tell in narrative style what he/she has to offer
The eight guidelines for effective interrogation are:_________size up the subject ______ensure privacy,interrogate away from suspects turf _____talk at the subjects level, and dont get angry unless its part of your strategy
Learn the facts first
Plan your strategy
Dont create a challenge
Communication is anything written or spoken
Verbal
Communication is body language
Non verbal
