PEACE, Interviewing and POLICE Flashcards
1
Q
What does PEACE stand for?
A
P - Plan and Prepare E - Engage and Explain A - Account C - Closure E- Evaluation
2
Q
What is involved in the Plan and Prepare stage?
A
- Consider what the right time and place is to conduct the interview
- Are you the right person to conduct the interview?
- Elements of the offence
- Resources
- Evidence
- Support persons
- Safety considerations
3
Q
What is in the Engage and Explain stage?
A
- Introduction
- Rapport building
- Open body language
- Explain: Why they are here, what will happen, legal consequences and requirements, interview process
- Actively listen
- Do not give away information about the case
4
Q
What is in the Account stage?
A
- Time date place re
- Witness/victim details
- Account: Chronological order, clarification of events of offence
- Questioning
- Signatures
5
Q
What is in the Closure stage?
A
- Provide event number ASAP
- 7 Day follwup
- Encourage witness/victim to contact you if they. have any futher information
- Explain following steps and make sure they understand the legal requirements
- Thank witness for cooperation
- Provide them with victims card
6
Q
What is in the Evaluation stage?
A
- Review information gathered
- Consider reliability of info
- Consider what is missing
- Any new lines to follow?
- Review the process
- Consider the next steps
7
Q
What are the 4 Core Skills of Interviewing? (PARQ)
A
P - Planning and Preperation
A - Active listening
R - Rapport building
Q - Questioning
8
Q
What does POLICE stand for?
A
P - Policies and procedures O - Officer safety L - Legislation I - Investigation C - Customer Service E - Ethical decisions
