Interviewing Witnesses and Suspects
Overview
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Description
An interview is a well-structured question-and-answer session designed to elicit information. It differs from an ordinary conversation in that the interview is structured, not free-form, and is designed for a purpose.
Interviewing Witnesses and Suspects offers an introduction to interviewing by examining the entire interview process. From choosing an interview strategy to obtaining a signed statement of confession, this course provides helpful tips to make your next interview successful.
Key Takeaways:
- Types of interview questions
- Legal considerations regarding the interview process
- Common interviewing obstacles
- Mechanics of an interview
- Behaviors that either facilitate or inhibit communication
- Techniques to obtain cooperation from interview subjects
- Strategies for admission-seeking interviews and obtaining signed statements
Prerequisites
None
You Will Learn How To:
Compare the different types of interview questions
Ascertain legal considerations regarding the interview process
Identify common interviewing obstacles
Recognize the mechanics of an interview
Discern behaviors that either facilitate or inhibit communication
Identify techniques for obtaining cooperation from interview subjects
Recognize strategies for admission-seeking interviews and obtaining signed statements
Table of Contents
| Lesson 1 | Introduction |
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| Lesson 2 | Obstacles in Interviewing |
| Lesson 3 | Interviewing Strategies |
| Lesson 4 | Inhibitors of Communication |
| Lesson 5 | Facilitators of Communication |
| Lesson 6 | Legal Considerations |
| Lesson 7 | Communication Skills |
| Lesson 8 | Developing Effective Questions |
| Lesson 9 | Form |
| Lesson 10 | Content |
| Lesson 11 | Timing |
| Lesson 12 | The Mechanics of the Interview |
| Lesson 13 | The Subject Matter and Purpose of the Interview |
| Lesson 14 | The Setting of the Interview |
| Lesson 15 | Establishing Rapport and Calibrating the Subject |
| Lesson 16 | Questioning the Subject |
| Lesson 17 | Admission-Seeking Interviews |
| Lesson 18 | Making a Direct Accusation |
| Lesson 19 | Establish Rationalization and Diffuse Alibis |
| Lesson 20 | Alternative Questions and Benchmark Admissions |
| Lesson 21 | Verbal Confession |
| Lesson 22 | Obtaining a Signed Statement of Confession |
| Lesson 23 | Wrapping Up the Interview Process |
| Lesson 24 | Conclusion |
CPE Information
| CPE Credit: | 4 |
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| NASBA Information: | Communications and Marketing |
| Advanced Preparation: | None |
| Last Updated: | June 2019 |
| Delivery Method: | QAS Self-Study |
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