Performing Interviews

Question 1

What is the purpose of an interview?

Answer 1

To gain information in order to establish the facts and to develop information on specific crimes and/or offenses.
To verify or corroborate previously learned information.
To identify any additional witnesses and to eliminate suspects.
To identify perpetrator(s) and accomplice(s).
To secure additional evidence.
To discover details of other offenses.
To document an individual’s knowledge/lack of knowledge about an event and record recollection of what happened.
To develop criminal intelligence (CRIMINT), which can be gained from any interview.