Suspect Interviewing

Question 0

Seven principles of investigative interviewing?

Answer 0

Duty of truth
Right to silence/questioning
Aim
Fairness
Investigative mindset
Questioning
Impact recognition

Question 1

Core skills of investigative interviewing?

Answer 1

Planning and preparation
Establish a rapport
Listening
Questioning

Question 2

PEACE model?

Answer 2

Planning and preparation
Engage and explain
Account clarification and challenge 
Closure
Evaluation

Question 3

Points to consider in the planning and preparation phase of all interviews?

Answer 3

1-how this might contribute to inves
2-facts known about interviewee and what needs to be established
3-legal requirements
4-offences and points to prove
5-practical arrangements
6-pre interview briefing of solicitor
7-prepared statements prior to interview and charge
8-considered statements post charge

Question 4

Procedural requirements of interview?

Answer 4

Inform the suspect the interview is being recorded.
Request introductions of those present.
Give the place date and time.
Explain that they will be given a notice about what happens to the recording media.
Caution suspect
Inform them of the right to free legal advice.
If audible monitoring explain procedure in accordance with relevant guidance.

Question 5

Section 54 PACE?

Answer 5

Custody sergeant has duty to ascertain any property person has on him in custody. And allows search on person in custody.

Question 6

What to tell custody at desk?

Answer 6

Reason for arrest
Offence arrested for
Allegation
Summary
Times

Question 7

Section 32 PACE?

Answer 7

A PC May search a person who has been arrested at a place other than a ps.
32b provides power to enter and search premises following an arrest for an indictable offense.

Question 8

Section 28 PACE?

Answer 8

When arrested a person must be told:
That they are under arrest.
The grounds for arrest
The reason for arrest.

Question 9

ID COP PLAN

Answer 9

Investigation
Disappearance

Child/vulnerable
Obstruction of public highway
Physical injury self others

Public decency
Loss or damage to property
Address
Name

Question 10

Disclosure form?

Answer 10

MG6

Question 11

Mg6 b-e

Answer 11

B police officer disclosure
C non sensitive unused material
D sensitive material
E disclosure officers report (anything to undermine prosecution case)

Question 12

Section 18 PACE?

Answer 12

May search premises when arrest person that is owned by said. This includes all property owned by that person.
Permission from inspector required.

Question 13

Hearsay evidence?

Answer 13

Evidence of what a witness heard another person say.

Question 14

Documentary evidence?

Answer 14

Produced for examination by the court as an item of real evidence or to prove a document exists.
Document should be produced by the person who made it.

Question 15

Oral evidence?

Answer 15

Given when the witness relates their experience directly to the court.

Question 16

Real evidence?

Answer 16

Any article or object produced to the court as an exhibit by a person Who is able to give evidence by introducing the article and explaining its significance to the case.

Question 17

Special warning?

Answer 17

Should be given where a suspect fails to account for incriminating fibres, marks, and substances or objects.
Can’t account for presence at a certain place.