P.E.A.C.E. Training

Question 1

P.E.A.C.E Stands for?

Answer 1

P lanning and Preparation
E ngage and Explain
A ccount, Clarification and Challenge
C losure
E valuation

Question 2

The PEACE framework contains two models. What are they?

Answer 2

1) Free-recall

2) Conversation management

Question 3

Planning and Preparation?

Answer 3

This discusses what to consider when planning and

preparing for an interview.

Question 4

Engage and Explain?

Answer 4

This describes how to cope with the special problems of getting an interview going and establishing the ‘ground rules’.

Question 5

Account, Clarification and Challenge

Answer 5

This deals with the central issue of obtaining the interviewee’s account, clarifying this and where necessary, challenging it.

Question 6

Closure

Answer 6

This describes the considerations before closing an

interview.

Question 7

Evaluation

Answer 7

The key questions to ask about what was achieved during the interview and how this fits into the whole investigation

Question 8

Explaining the Interview Procedure: Consists of three main elements what are they?

Answer 8

1. Reason(s) for the interview
2. Routine(s) that will be adopted
3. Outline of the interview

Question 9

Interviewing routines will include?

Answer 9

• Introducing and explaining the roles of any other
persons present
• Informing the interviewee as to how, why and by
whom notes or a statement will be taken
• Explaining the introduction of exhibits
• Explaining the formalities of writing a statement
• Explaining the use of audio and video recording of
interviews

Question 10

The purpose of an interview is to establish the truth. What are the ground rules?

Answer 10

• Tell all without editing anything out
• They can tell it their way
• They should give as much detail as possible
• They must not fabricate or make up answers to please you or anyone else
• Give them time to concentrate

Question 11

The Evaluation Phase - Having conducted an interview it is necessary to evaluate its significance within the framework of the entire investigation. In the Evaluation phase, a number of questions must be considered?

Answer 11

• What information has been obtained?
• How does the account given in this interview
match other available evidence?
• What action needs to be taken?
• What further enquiries now need to be made?
• How did you perform and how could you develop
your skills?

Question 12

ADVOKATE stands for?

Answer 12

A - Amount of time under observation.

D - Distance from the eyewitness to the person or incident.

V - Visibility – including time of day, street lighting etc.

O - Obstructions – Was there anything obstructing the
view?

K - Known or seen before – Did the witness know, or had they seen the suspect before?

A - Any reason to remember – Was there something
specific that made the person or incident memorable?

T - Time lapse – How long since the witness last saw the suspect?

E - Errors or material discrepancies