Interviewing 3 Flashcards
What are the two things that investigations involve gathering?
Information from people and physical items.
What is an Interview?
A conversation with a purpose to obtain and evaluate information.
What is an Interrogation?
Asking questions of a person arrested or suspected of a crime.
When do we need to notify of Miranda Rights?
In custody, during guilt-seeking questions, by law enforcement.
What is a Field Interview?
Street level encounters or contacts with individuals initiated by law enforcement officers.
What is a statement?
A single declaration or remark or an assertion.
What are the categories of persons involved in investigations?
- Victim: may or may not be a witness
- Witness: separate witness and/or victims to avoid comparison
- Suspects: also witnesses, usually hold significant information.
What are the 3 Interview classifications?
- Formal (structured): requires preparation
- Informal: normal conversation
- Combination: most common with victims/witnesses.
True or False: Always take notes, ensure body worn camera is activated.
True.
True or False: 80% of all human communication is NON-Verbal.
True.
What is a Physiological Response?
Unconscious and involuntary responses.
What is the most accurate type of deception?
- Verbal response: slow to answer, coughs or other noises, repeating questions, changing subject, complaints of various issues.
- Nonverbal physiological response: tapping, stuttering, crying, showing remorse, evasive positioning, looking away or hiding face.
What are the communication skills of interviewee/interviewer?
- Level of understanding
- Ask simple questions (ABC of radio)
- TED (Tell, Explain, Describe)
- Active Listening (MOST IMPORTANT).
What are the two types of officers needed in an interview environment?
- One note-taker
- One speaker.
What is the purpose of a field interview?
Not always considered a detention; FI’s are routinely conducted on a consensual basis.
What are the types of statements?
- Verbal
- Written
- Taped.
What is the downfall of a verbal statement?
It could be recanted.
