6. Conducting Interviews Flashcards
(9 cards)
What model do interviews with victims, witnesses, and suspects follow?
PEACE Model
What is the first key action in conducting interviews?
Planning and preparation
What do officers do during the planning and preparation phase?
Research case details, review evidence, and determine objectives
What is the second key action in conducting interviews?
Engage and explain
What must officers explain during the ‘Engage and explain’ phase?
The interview process and ensure compliance with PACE 1984
What occurs during the account retrieval phase?
Witnesses or suspects give their version of events, with officers probing inconsistencies
What is the purpose of the closure phase in interviews?
Summary of the interview, ensuring all information is clear
What do officers do during the evaluation phase?
Review the interview to determine if further inquiries are needed
How are suspect interviews conducted?
Under caution and may be video-recorded for court use
