Interviewing

Question 1

conversation with the purpose designed to obtain and evaluate information given to law enforcement by persons who have knowledge of events of a crime or accident

Answer 1

interview

Question 2

process of asking questions to an arrested person or suspect of a crime

Answer 2

interrogation

Question 3

street level encounters or contacts with individuals initiated by LEO in order to obtain information

Answer 3

field interview

Question 4

single declaration or remark/report, of facts/opinions; given to an interviewee to obtain in own words

Answer 4

statement

Question 5

may or may not be a witness

Answer 5

victim

Question 6

possesses most significance information, can provide motive and establish probable cause

Answer 6

suspects

Question 7

invaluable information when making a BOLO, build, scars, hair, tattoo, odor, demeanor

Answer 7

detailed physical description

Question 8

3 classifications of interview

Answer 8

formal, informal, combination

Question 9

loss of eye contact, adjusting clothing/jewelry, crossing legs, rubbing hands/neck, smiling at inappropriate times

Answer 9

physical and psychological reactions

Question 10

needs to qualify answer, will “suggest”, “could” be wrong

Answer 10

untruthful behavior

Question 11

truthful person will become____when accused

Answer 11

angry

Question 12

deceitful person will____to answer questions

Answer 12

take a long time

Question 13

verbal lie detections

Answer 13

did you do it (watch for reaction), have you told me everything, has everything you told me been the truth

Question 14

considerations that effect interview process

Answer 14

status of suspect/vicim, personal data, emotional state, attitude of victim/suspect

Question 15

do nots

Answer 15

judge, show biases, show anger, be sarcastic

Question 16

do’s

Answer 16

be pleasant, polite, keep parties informed, do not interrupt, detain for as little as possible

Question 17

communication skills

Answer 17

determine education level, mental condition and emotional state

Question 18

interview environment

Answer 18

privacy, no distractions, separate note taker, physical barriers

Question 19

types of questions

Answer 19

open ended, funnel approach

Question 20

case background

Answer 20

down as much as possible, use additional resources

Question 21

additional resources

Answer 21

doctors, DSS, DJJ, PPP, SRO, Teachers, Ministers

Question 22

methods of taking statements

Answer 22

verbal, written, taped

Question 23

order or progression for an interview

Answer 23

1. identify self, 2. create atmosphere build rapport, 3. do not interrupt, free native, 4. question and answer, 5. get all facts, 6. use comparisons, 7. separate fact from interference, 8. verify and test, 9. summarize, 10. close