Interviews and Interrogations

Question 1

rapport

Answer 1

harmonious relationship between people that help connect with community members in ideas and communication

Question 2

establishing a rapport can help suspects overcome __________ and ______________.

Answer 2

stress and anxiety

Question 3

how to start building a rapport

Answer 3

greeting, using a friendly tone, allow time to become accustomed, show empathy, and half self-awareness

Question 4

what is respect

Answer 4

act of consideration for one’s feelings or emotions

Question 5

the four aspects of respect are

Answer 5

empathy, decorum, clarity and courtesy.

Question 6

having respect can influence an interviewee to give a _________ ___________ __________

Answer 6

more full account (of the crime)

Question 7

neutrality is considered

Answer 7

fair and impartial

Question 8

When you conduct proper neutrality, it is likely for someone to be more _____________.

Answer 8

be more honest

Question 9

questioning is

Answer 9

an opportunity to observe body language and veracity

Question 10

close ended questioning

Answer 10

yes/no

Question 11

open ended questioning

Answer 11

general conversations, gather more details.

Question 12

active listening is best described as

Answer 12

analyzing questioning, summarizing and body language

Question 13

when active listening is used, subject is _________________ to elicit information.

Answer 13

3-4x more likely

Question 14

what is professionalism

Answer 14

the conduct, judgement, behavior and skills that lead to a good job done.

Question 15

two types of interviews are

Answer 15

field interviews
investigative/terry/threshold stops

Question 16

field interviews are

Answer 16

brief talks to gain general info like date, time, location, and interviewee information.

Question 17

investigative/terry/threshold stops are

Answer 17

conducted SOLELY off reasonable suspicion, crime has been committed.

Question 18

P.R.I.D.E.S. means

Answer 18

Planning
Rapport
Identify
Develop
Evaluate
Summarize

Question 19

Identify step (PRIDES)

Answer 19

Gather information such as ID, name, DOB, contact info

Question 20

Develop step (PRIDES)

Answer 20

open ended questions while using mirroring and gestures.

Question 21

When Evaluating with PRIDES, use _______-__________ questions to

Answer 21

confirm subject’s response

Question 22

The most important aspect of Evaluate (PRIDES) is obtaining ___________ ________________

Answer 22

written statements

Question 23

Summarizing (PRIDES) is basically

Answer 23

concluding the interview while giving subject “last word” (submit official written report)

Question 24

During an incident interview, you must focus on

Answer 24

victims first, suspects last.

Question 25

when conducting a scheduled interview, you must plan, _____________ and _____________

Answer 25

separate and prioritize.

Question 26

echo probing is considered

Answer 26

re-iterating what someone is verbatim

Question 27

interrogations are

Answer 27

FORMAL and SYSTEMATIC questioning of someone in custody

Question 28

how an interrogation is different from an interview (4)

Answer 28

formal (at the department), planned, obtain a CONFESSION, recorded and accusatory.

Question 29

what is the purpose of an interrogation

Answer 29

obtain a truthful confession, while also eliminating/identifying suspects and corroborate ideas.

Question 30

a subjects testimony can be surpressed in court if it was not given

Answer 30

voluntary pursuant under 14th amendment (aka free will)

Question 31

2 prongs to Miranda analysis

Answer 31

custody and interrogation

Question 32

Custody questions in court can be (ANALYZE SLIDE)

Answer 32

Where did it take place? Did police communicate that they are a suspect? What questions did the police ask? Did police use dominance or aggression? Was person free to leave?

Question 33

statements must ALWAYS be

Answer 33

free and voluntary.

Question 34

In an interview or interrogation, voluntariness relies on

Answer 34

a totality of circumstances (happens post-Miranda)

Question 35

Six-Hour rule

Answer 35

If a suspect's testimony is gathered after a a 6 hour window (aka safe harbor) it will be suppressed.

Question 36

non-custodial interviewing contains

Answer 36

non-hostile interviewing, emphasize that they are free to leave and not under arrest

Question 37

rational(ity)

Answer 37

capable of apprehending the consequences of a statement

Question 38

in order for a statement to be considered voluntary, it must be in a _____________ mindset

Answer 38

rational