Module 7: INTERROGATION Flashcards
the vigorous and confrontational questioning of a reluctant suspect about his participation in a crime
Interrogation
the investigation conducted by the investigator on the suspect who is under police custody
Custodial Interrogation or Investigation
the interrogation of a friendly interrogee who has information at the direction of or under the control of friendly unintelligence service
Debriefing
an oral or written statement of information by the questioning of an interrogee
Interrogation Report
a person who does the questioning
Interrogator
refers to any person subjected to the interrogation process
Interrogee
the initial examination of an interrogee to determine the extent of his knowledge
Screening
refers to any person who for any reason submits information of intelligence interest usually on a voluntary basis
Source
refers to any person believed to be associated with prohibited activity
Suspect
refers to any person who has directs knowledge of facts concerning an event or activity
Witness
Forms of Interrogation
Direct
Indirect
the subject is aware but he may not learn the true objectives of the interrogation
Direct
the subject is aware
Indirect
This is usually applied immediately after capture to obtain background information about the interrogee (subject).
Screening
This is the systematic attempt to exploit to an appropriate depth those areas of the interrogee’s knowledge.
Formal interrogation (detailed).
It is generally used when the area of knowledge ability of the interrogation is known.
Debriefing
Similar to debriefing although it is less formal.
Interview
Interrogation of lay personnel (special type).
In this type, the techniques are similar to interrogation but special effort must be made.
The level of interrogation where the source has specific and detailed information that requires a trained expert in the subject matter to be explored.
Tactical interrogation
Types of Interrogation
- Screening
- Formal interrogation (detailed)
- Debriefing
- Interview
- Interrogation of lay personnel (special type)
- Tactical Interrogation
Phases of Interrogation
Planning of Interrogation
Approach (Meeting the Interrogee)
Questioning
Termination
Recording
Reporting
knowing the background and attitude of the interrogee for proper approach, and knowing the basic facts of the case
Planning of Interrogation
The first meeting in which it is extremely critical because the outcome may depend on the initial impression created by the interrogator.
Approach (Meeting the Interrogee)
This is the heart of the interrogation.
Questioning
The termination of the interrogation will depend on various factors such as the physical condition of the subject.
Termination
The interrogator should take notes in cryptic if possible.
Recording
The end product of an interrogation is the Tactical Interrogation Report containing the information gained. Report must be made orally or in written form.
Reporting
The Techniques of Interrogation
- Emotional Appeal
- Sympathetic Approach
- Friendliness
- Tricks And Bluff Techniques
- Stern Approach
- Jolting
- Opportunity to Lie
- The Mutt and Jeff or Sweet and Sour Method
- Removing the Ethnic or Cultural Barrier
10.Searching for the Soft Spot
Additional Modern Techniques of Interrogation
- Rationalization
- Projection
- Minimization
use of reasons
Rationalization
putting the blame to other persons, not alone to the suspect
Projection
It is the act of minimizing the culpability of the suspect
Minimization
Physical Signs of Deceptions
- Excessive Sweating
- Face Color Change
- Dry Mouth
- Excessive Breathing
- Increase of Pulse Beat
- Avoidance of Direct Eye Contact
Tricks And Bluff Techniques
The Pretense of Solid Evidence Against the Accused
The Weakest Link
Drama
Feigning Contact with Family Members
The Line Up
Reverse Line Up
Relate the crime to him
Emotional Appeal
bringing out your unfortunate experience (“I feel you”)
Sympathetic Approach
applies only to those who participates
Friendliness
pointing out of the suspect by the victim
the line up
same as the line up but 2 or more complainants
Reverse Line Up
The investigator displays a stern (demands immediate response) personality towards the suspect by using the following methods:
Jolting
Opportunity to Lie
Stern Approach
investigator selects the right moment to shout to the subject with a pertinent question in an apparent righteous outrage
Jolting
The suspect is given all the opportunities to lie.
Opportunity to Lie
Sweet and Sour Method
Mutt and Jeff
calm (sweet)
Mutt
always mad (sour)
Jeff
using family or friends, weakness
Searching for soft spot
no consideration of culture or religion
Removing the Ethnic or Cultural Barrier
