PCI Domain 2: Investigative Techniques and Procedures Flashcards
What steps should the security professional take before an evidence search?
Discuss the search with involved personnel before arriving at the scene, if possible. Ensure that personnel are aware of the types of evidence usually encountered and the proper handling of the evidence. Make preliminary personnel assignments before arriving at the scene, if possible.
Sources: PIM, 6.3.1, page 243 POA, Investigations, 6.3.1, page 221
In physical evidence searches, what are the main tasks that the on-site search team should perform?
Secure and protect the scene, conduct a preliminary survey, evaluate evidence possibilities, produce narrative, photograph the scene, make sketches, collect physical evidence, conduct a final survey and release the scene.
Sources: PIM, 6.3.1, pages 245-249 POA, Investigations, 6.3.1, pages 222-226
What are the two requirements of physical surveillance?
Something to watch and someone to watch it.
Source: ANSI/ASIS INV.1-2015, 5.5.2.1, page 33
What is needed for physical surveillance to be effective?
Physical surveillance should- have a clearly defined purpose and goals; not interfere with what is being observed; record and document what the investigator is observing; and support the objectives of the investigation.
Source: ANSI/ASIS INV.1-2015, 5.5.2.1, page 33
This investigative method uses technology such as cameras and software to observe people, places, things or activites for the purpose of gathering information, corroborating or disproving testimony, providing additional leads and possibly providing evidence.
Electronic surveillance.
Source: ANSI/ASIS INV.1-2015, 5.5.2.2, page 34
A suspect is a person who is believed to have committed an offense based on what?
Accumulated evidence, proximity to the incident, motive, access to restricted areas, and/or witness statements.
Sources: PIM, 5.1, page 195 POA, Investigations, 5.1, page 177
Non-accusatory questioning of a person to gather information that pertains to the matter under investigation is referred to as what?
General interview.
Sources: PIM, 5.1, page 195 POA, Investigations, 5.1, page 177
Confrontational questioning of a person suspected of committing an offense or serious breach of corporate policy is referred to as what?
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Confrontational interview.
Sources: PIM, 5.1, page 195 POA, Investigations, 5.1, page 177
What investigative method involves the collection and examination of information from both public and private sources?
Information review.
Source: ANSI/ASIS INV.1-2015, 5.5.2.3, page 34
Who should conduct a forensic analysis?
Individuals with demonstrated expertise in the field.
Source: ANSI/ASIS INV.1-2015, 5.5.2.4, page 34
What investigative method is a conversation in which one or more persons question, consult, or evaluate another person?
Interview.
Source: ANSI/ASIS INV.1-2015, 5.5.2.6, page 35
What investigative method is the inspection of items or areas for information that may be useful in furthering the investigation and/or as evidence?
Physical examination.
Source: ANSI/ASIS INV.1-2015, 5.5.2.7, page 35
What investigative method is the structured, detailed, and careful examination of an area for the purpose of locating specific items or materials that are suspected to be in the area examined and that will be useful in furthering the investigation and/or as evidence?
Search.
Source: ANSI/ASIS INV.1-2015, 5.5.2.8, pages 35-36
What is the most important factor for a successful interview?
Establishing a favorable rapport with the subject.
Sources: PIM, 5.2.3, page 198 POA, Investigations, 5.2.3, page 180
What should the interviewer optimally know before an interview?
Who will be interviewed, what the interview is about, and the conditions under which the interview will be conducted.
Sources: PIM, 5.3.1, page 199 POA, Investigations, 5.3.1, page 181
When reviewing facts of the case in preparation for an interview, where should special attention be placed?
Particular attention should be paid to facts that have not been revealed to employees or the public. The interviewee who has knowledge of such facts is obviously a witness to or participant in the crime.
Sources: PIM, 5.3.1, page 199 POA, Investigations, 5.3.1, page 181
What are key factors in planning an interview?
Location, time, questioning order, questions to ask, and persons present.
Sources: PIM, 5.3.2, pages 201-203 POA, Investigations, 5.3.2, pages 183-186
What is the ideal setup in an interview room?
A private room free of distractions with a straight chair with a padded seat and back. The interviewer and subject should be seated across from each other, separated by a distance of five feet. There should be no barrier between the interviewer and the subject and the interviewer should not be seated so that they are impeding the exit. Any witnesses should be seated to the side of the subject.
Sources: PIM, 5.3.2, pages 201-202 POA, Investigations, 5.3.2, page 184
In what type of investigation should interviews be conducted as soon as possible to capture witnesses’ recollections while they are fresh?
Incident investigation.
Sources: PIM, 5.3.2, page 202 POA, Investigations, 5.3.2, page 185
In what type of investigation should interviews be conducted when convenient for the interviewee?
Routine investigation.
Sources: PIM, 5.3.2, page 202 POA, Investigations, 5.3.2, page 185
In what priority order should witnesses be questioned?
Persons who are not likely to be readily available later.Persons believed to have the most pertinent information.Persons who are likely to be hostile witnesses. The offender or offending group.
Sources: PIM, 5.3.2, page 203 POA, Investigations, 5.3.2, page 185
In what situations would additional people in the interview room be helpful?
A second person is helpful to insulate the interviewer from potential accusations and corroborate statements. Examples include when the interviewee is not proficient in the language or when the interviewee is a different sex than the interviewer.
Sources: PIM, 5.3.2, page 203 POA, Investigations, 5.3.2, page 186
What should an interview recording (electronic or on paper) capture?
Consent of the interviewee at the beginningDate, time, and place of the interviewComplete identification of the interviewee Identification of all persons present Statement of possible uses of the information furnished Identification of persons entering or leaving the room and time of entry or exit Start time, stop time, and purpose of any breaks Reaffirmation of the interviewee’s consent to the interview and recording
Sources: PIM, 5.4.1, page 204 POA, Investigations, 5.4.1, page 187
What are subject factors in an interview?
Intoxication, physical and psychological condition, prejudice, perception and age.
Sources: PIM, 5.5, pages 206-207 POA, Investigations, 5.5, pages 188-189