Test one Flashcards
Who are the forgotten “witnesses”
Children
When conducting interviews of children what do you do?
Get down to their level both physically and in vocabulary
What does it mean to “Follow the child’s lead”?
Go with what they are comfortable with
What type of questions are best to ask children?
Open ended questions. (Avoid suggesting answers)
What’s the most important ability to have when interviewing children?
The ability to build rapport with the child suspect. This is initially even more important the the gender of the interviewer.
Men symbolize _______, while women symbolize __________
Strength - Compassion and comfort
In regards to rapport building, what do you want from the child?
You want them to like you.
What is a good first step in rapport building with a child?
Look for common ground.
What are leading questions?
Questions that by their very composition suggest the correct or desired response?
What are some steps taken to overcome a child’s anxiety about being interviewed?
Acknowledging their feelings and telling them it’s ok to be scared, and you understand how they feel
What are some precautions used in dealing with caregivers who bring a child to an interview?
Conduct the interview outside the presence of the caregiver if possible to avoid influence in answers, show the child where the caregiver (adult or trusted guardian) is to reassure them
What are some of the challenges in sexual abuse interviews with children?
Child has been told not to talk to anyone
Child has been told not to trust police
Child may not have made a decision to tell the police about the conduct
Child may have come to believe the conduct is ‘normal’ or natural since it’s all they’ve known
When are recorded private conversations carried out in public places are unlawful with or without specialized equipment ?
IF THE TARGET WAS ALREADY UNDER INDICTMENT (or Represented by Counsel)
Courts have ruled that ‘custody’ is inherently coercive. Two options to overcome this are;
1 have an attorney present during the interview
2 Mirandize the subject
What is the public safety exception to Miranda
allows police to interview a target without reading his rights if there is a compelling threat to public safety
Juveniles can invoke his rights by asking for advise from; ?
Parents, Attorneys or Probation Officers (all are acceptable)
Understand circumstances in which you must allow an attorney present for questioning after an arrest. Example:
a subject is arrested for drug possession, you Mirandize him in custody but find out that he is under indictment for Armed Robbery……….you and the prosecutor should discuss – and have counsel present for limited representation regarding the Armed Robbery
when may police reinitiate an interview after the subject has stopped or ‘lawyered up’.
When he/she reinitiates the interview. Best to re-mirandize the suspect
What 4 amendments relate to interviewing?
4th 5th 6th 14th
What are 5 circumstances that define “Custody”
Handcuffed When actually told he is under arrest In a locked police cruiser In jail or prison Anytime he feels he is not free to walk away and leave
