Intervuew And Interrogation Flashcards
What is the definition of reasonable person?
A reasonable person
Not a criminal/guilty of a crime
In a defendants position
What is the most important tool when interviewing someone?
Building rapport
What is an interview?
Information gathering
No threatening questions
What is an interrogation?
Carefully planned
Accusatory in nature
Focus on individual as suspect
What types if cues should you look for in an interview?
Verbal and non verbal
What are the two emotional crimes?
Emotional crimes-crimes against persons- remorseful
Non emotional -property crimes for financial gain
What are some situations one might be interviewed?
Little or no evidence
When no formal charges exists
When there is doubt about a subjects involvement
What three things should an interviewer be familiar with?
Suspect
Victim
The crime
What are the three types of statements?
Oral
Written
Recorded
What is the victims advocacy?
Helps rebuild a sense of safety
Reduces likely hood they will be repeat victims
Enhances crime prevention within the community
What are ways to locate informants?
Victims at scene
Witnesses
Suspects
Persons with knowledge (Snitches)
What are some minimum requirements for recording confessions?
Identify suspect
Recording officers name and agency
Date and time
What may an officer do to assist on a investigation?
Arrest records- jail records/photos
Activity logs
Incident/custody reports
Field interview cards
What is the definition if corpus delicti?
Evidence showing that a crime has been committed
What is the definition modus operandi?
MO-determines a pattern to a crime
