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Intro to PI Interviewing Flashcards

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What is the percentage of mentally ill PI interviews?

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80%

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What is the purpose of PI Interviews?

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Understand the Subjects Thinking
Motives for behavior that attracted USSS attention
Other behaviors of concern
Leads for further investigation

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What is the definition of Psychotic?

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Mental derangement characterized by a loss or break in reality

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Name some common symptoms of Mental Illness

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Dress Inappropriately, disoriented to time/date, extremely disorganized, flights of ideas, rapid speech, hyperactive, extreme depression, bizarre mannerisms, impossible body ailments, panic state, extreme behavior changes, behavior that is a danger to self and others

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What are Hallucinations?

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Perceptions which occur without connection to an appropriate source

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What is the most common type of hallucination?

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Auditory - voices in my head

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What are delusions?

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False beliefs firmly held and not subject to reason or evidence

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Name two types of delusions?

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Grandiose - belief that they are bigger than they really are ie King of England

Persecutory - belief that people are out to get you

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What is the most common psychotic disorder?

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Schizophrenia

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What is a dangerous type of Schizophrenia characterized by persecutory delusions and commanding hallucinations?

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Paranoid Schizophrenia

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Name some common anti-psychotic med to treat schizophrenia?

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Haldol, Thorazine, Risperdal, Geodon, Abilify, Zyprexa

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What is another common mental illness characterized by Manic and Depressed cycles?

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Bi-Polar Disorder or Manic/Depresion

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What are common Bi Polar meds to help stabilize mood swing?

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Lithium Carbonate
Lithium Citrate
Tegretol
Depakote

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What is a mental illness characerized by callous, irresponsible behavior, that is often manipulative and seen in prison populations?

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Anti Social Personality Disorder

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What mental illness is characterized by a repetition of rituals or preoccupation with a single idea?

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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What mental illness is characterized by intense anger, identity disturbance, intolerance of being alone, self mutilation, and reckless promiscuity?

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Borderline Personality Disorder

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What is the main symptom of a Paranoid Personality Disorder?

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suspicion that one is being harassed, persecuted, or unfairly treated

17
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Is Depression the most common mental illness?

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Yes

18
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What two populations are most often affected by PTSD?

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Soldiers and LEOs

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What mental illness has symptoms such as despair, discouragement, thoughts of suicide?

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Depression

20
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Do Criminal or Protective Intelligence Investigations merit the highest priority?

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PI Investigations

21
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What do all PI case numbers have?

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All are a 127 case type! 201-127-123456

22
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What is the best location for a PI interview?

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The subjects home or temp residence - its more comfortable for them

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Name the 3 basic principles of interview the mentally ill?

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1) Subject will behave according to their perception of reality and act in their best interest
2) treat subject with respect
3) use a style that is clear, direct, and non judgmental

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What is critical in the initial stage of a PI interview?

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Building Rapport and trust through empathy and self disclosure is critical

25
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Are PI subjects required to talk to the investigator?

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No, most PI subjects are not under arrest nor have they committed any crimes.

26
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What is the SSF 1945?

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Consent for Medical Records

27
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What are indicators of danger?

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attack related behavior, desperation/suicidal thoughts, history of violence, history of hallucination/delusions,recent purchase of weapons, interest in assassinations, drug/alcohol abuse

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What are the 10 Key Themes in a PI Interview?

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Motivation
Communication
Interests
Stalking/Attack related behavior
Mental Illness
Organization ability
Desperation/Suicide
consistency
Concern of others
Changes (Like the Tupac Song)
29
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Should you agree with a subject hallucinations/delusions, for example yes Bradley I do think the Redskins will win the SuperBowl this season.

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No - don’t tell the subject you share their delusional thoughts

30
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What is active listening?

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Listen to what is said as well as how it is said and the facial and body expressions.

31
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What is the PI Form that is similar to the SSF 1599?

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SSF 1758 Interview Worksheet

32
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What is the SSF 1609 USSS Emergency Notification Form?

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It goes in a subject Mental Hospital or Prison Records to notify the USSS upon the subjects release…..the form is on orange paper.

33
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True or false - you should always obtain photos when you interview a PI subject at each encounter?

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True - always get an updated Glamour Shot

34
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If you arrest a PI subject how long do you have to notify the PIOC?

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24 Hours

35
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Any statements that could be construed as a threat to the protectee who do we notify outside the USSS?

A

AUSA

36
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What is the requirement for an involuntary committal?

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Subject is a danger to themselves or others

37
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How long do you have to notify the PIOC if there is a committal, voluntary or involuntary?

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24 hours

38
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What does 18 USC 922 prevent?

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Any convicted felon or adjudicated mentally defective or mental committed person from possessing any firearm

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