Intro to PI Interviewing

Question 0

What is the percentage of mentally ill PI interviews?

Answer 0

80%

Question 1

What is the purpose of PI Interviews?

Answer 1

Understand the Subjects Thinking
Motives for behavior that attracted USSS attention
Other behaviors of concern
Leads for further investigation

Question 2

What is the definition of Psychotic?

Answer 2

Mental derangement characterized by a loss or break in reality

Question 3

Name some common symptoms of Mental Illness

Answer 3

Dress Inappropriately, disoriented to time/date, extremely disorganized, flights of ideas, rapid speech, hyperactive, extreme depression, bizarre mannerisms, impossible body ailments, panic state, extreme behavior changes, behavior that is a danger to self and others

Question 4

What are Hallucinations?

Answer 4

Perceptions which occur without connection to an appropriate source

Question 5

What is the most common type of hallucination?

Answer 5

Auditory - voices in my head

Question 6

What are delusions?

Answer 6

False beliefs firmly held and not subject to reason or evidence

Question 7

Name two types of delusions?

Answer 7

Grandiose - belief that they are bigger than they really are ie King of England

Persecutory - belief that people are out to get you

Question 8

What is the most common psychotic disorder?

Answer 8

Schizophrenia

Question 9

What is a dangerous type of Schizophrenia characterized by persecutory delusions and commanding hallucinations?

Answer 9

Paranoid Schizophrenia

Question 10

Name some common anti-psychotic med to treat schizophrenia?

Answer 10

Haldol, Thorazine, Risperdal, Geodon, Abilify, Zyprexa

Question 11

What is another common mental illness characterized by Manic and Depressed cycles?

Answer 11

Bi-Polar Disorder or Manic/Depresion

Question 12

What are common Bi Polar meds to help stabilize mood swing?

Answer 12

Lithium Carbonate
Lithium Citrate
Tegretol
Depakote

Question 13

What is a mental illness characerized by callous, irresponsible behavior, that is often manipulative and seen in prison populations?

Answer 13

Anti Social Personality Disorder

Question 14

What mental illness is characterized by a repetition of rituals or preoccupation with a single idea?

Answer 14

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Question 15

What mental illness is characterized by intense anger, identity disturbance, intolerance of being alone, self mutilation, and reckless promiscuity?

Answer 15

Borderline Personality Disorder

Question 16

What is the main symptom of a Paranoid Personality Disorder?

Answer 16

suspicion that one is being harassed, persecuted, or unfairly treated

Question 17

Is Depression the most common mental illness?

Answer 17

Yes

Question 18

What two populations are most often affected by PTSD?

Answer 18

Soldiers and LEOs

Question 19

What mental illness has symptoms such as despair, discouragement, thoughts of suicide?

Answer 19

Depression

Question 20

Do Criminal or Protective Intelligence Investigations merit the highest priority?

Answer 20

PI Investigations

Question 21

What do all PI case numbers have?

Answer 21

All are a 127 case type! 201-127-123456

Question 22

What is the best location for a PI interview?

Answer 22

The subjects home or temp residence - its more comfortable for them

Question 23

Name the 3 basic principles of interview the mentally ill?

Answer 23

1) Subject will behave according to their perception of reality and act in their best interest
2) treat subject with respect
3) use a style that is clear, direct, and non judgmental

Question 24

What is critical in the initial stage of a PI interview?

Answer 24

Building Rapport and trust through empathy and self disclosure is critical

Question 25

Are PI subjects required to talk to the investigator?

Answer 25

No, most PI subjects are not under arrest nor have they committed any crimes.

Question 26

What is the SSF 1945?

Answer 26

Consent for Medical Records

Question 27

What are indicators of danger?

Answer 27

attack related behavior, desperation/suicidal thoughts, history of violence, history of hallucination/delusions,recent purchase of weapons, interest in assassinations, drug/alcohol abuse

Question 28

What are the 10 Key Themes in a PI Interview?

Answer 28

``` Motivation Communication Interests Stalking/Attack related behavior Mental Illness Organization ability Desperation/Suicide consistency Concern of others Changes (Like the Tupac Song) ```

Question 29

Should you agree with a subject hallucinations/delusions, for example yes Bradley I do think the Redskins will win the SuperBowl this season.

Answer 29

No - don't tell the subject you share their delusional thoughts

Question 30

What is active listening?

Answer 30

Listen to what is said as well as how it is said and the facial and body expressions.

Question 31

What is the PI Form that is similar to the SSF 1599?

Answer 31

SSF 1758 Interview Worksheet

Question 32

What is the SSF 1609 USSS Emergency Notification Form?

Answer 32

It goes in a subject Mental Hospital or Prison Records to notify the USSS upon the subjects release.....the form is on orange paper.

Question 33

True or false - you should always obtain photos when you interview a PI subject at each encounter?

Answer 33

True - always get an updated Glamour Shot

Question 34

If you arrest a PI subject how long do you have to notify the PIOC?

Answer 34

24 Hours

Question 35

Any statements that could be construed as a threat to the protectee who do we notify outside the USSS?

Answer 35

AUSA

Question 36

What is the requirement for an involuntary committal?

Answer 36

Subject is a danger to themselves or others

Question 37

How long do you have to notify the PIOC if there is a committal, voluntary or involuntary?

Answer 37

24 hours

Question 38

What does 18 USC 922 prevent?

Answer 38

Any convicted felon or adjudicated mentally defective or mental committed person from possessing any firearm