Module 6: INTERVIEW Flashcards
the simple questioning of a person who cooperates with the investigator
Interview
conduct of interview upon willing and cooperative witnesses, to narrate their accounts without interruption
Cognitive Interview
interview style whereby after each question by the investigator, the interviewee is required to answer
Question and Answer
The Golden Rule in Interview
“Never conduct or let anyone conduct an interview if the interviewer has not gone to the crime scene.”
Qualities of a Good Interviewer
- Rapport
- Forceful Personality
- Knowledge of Human Behavior
- Conversational Tone of Voice
- Acting Qualities
- Humility
The investigator should identify himself to the witness by name, rank and agency
Identity
Establish good relationship with the interviewee
Rapport
Opening Statement
Opening Statement
Allowing the witness to present in a narrative form without injecting questions.
Narration
After the witness has told the story, the investigator can make clarifying inquiries
Inquiry
The interview should be concluded when the witness has nothing pertinent to offer.
Conclusion
Reasons Why Witnesses Refuse to Talk or Testify
- Fear of Reprisal
- Great Inconvenience
- Hatred Against the Police
- Bias of the Witness
- Avoidance of Publicity
- Family Restriction
Stages of Handling the Interview
Preparation
Approach
Warming Up
Cognitive interview
investigator should review the facts in order that he would be ready for the questioning
Preparation
investigator must carefully select his kind of approach
Approach
