Chapter 4: Interviewing and Report Writing

Which of the following is correct

A written document that gives information about an event, situation, occurrence, or incident

Explains how you resolved the situation and describes how you handled the information you obtained:

Questioning initiated by law enforcement that is directly or indirectly intended to elicit an incriminating response:

A brief statement that indicates that you heard what the interviewee said and want to hear more:

The probable cause affidavit should

Once the Miranda warnings are required, you should read the rights one at a time....

Jones hit Smith...(HIT is what part of speech in this sentence)

During the primary stage, you will conclude the interview

Jones hit Smith. ....(Jones is what part of speech in the sentence)

Names, Persons, places, things, actions, qualities, beliefs

Questions that elicit as much information as possible about an incident is..

..... involves the rules and guidelines that govern a language's usage

Most law enforcement reports are written in Future tense because the events have already happened

Describes, identifies, or quantifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

The .... of an incident is a legal requirement regarding the statute of limitation and the right to a speedy trial?

It is acceptable to omit race and gender if the info has already been documented elsewhere in the report

Your notes should answer the basic questions of:

During the warm-up stage, you will establish rapport and build an understanding with the interviewee

Jones hit Smith.. (Smith is what part of speech in the sentence)

Interviewee provides written or oral facts under oath or with a penalty of perjury

...is a legal requirement that verifies the jurisdiction

An effective report should be well-written and demonstrate....

The right to remain silent and the right to have an attorney present when being questioned by law enforcement...

Expresses actions, states of being

Which of the following is NOT true regarding Miranda

The narrative with the detailed chronological account of the incident is:

When you write a report, be...

All of the following are proper uses of commas except:

Keep all interview recordings as evidence

A person may object to taking an oath because of a religious or philosophical belief. Instead, the person can make an:

The pre-interview process includes all of the following except

Describes a noun or a pronoun

Comes from text messages and digital communications:

Handcuffing a person or otherwise restricting their movement so they are not free to leave is considered

Closely related to the "what" element, includes what object was used to commit the offense

"The subject jumped OUT of the car, went OVER the wall, and ran INTO the store" (Out, over, and Into) are examples of..

Generally, you will interview the complainant or victim first, followed by witnesses.

There is no limit to the number of times you can interview a child

Which of the following is allowed during an interview:

An ...... is a conversation with a person who has knowledge of an event or individual..

Physiological signs of nervousness, stress, and deception include all of the following except:

Which of the following is correct about an interviewee on the autistic spectrum

Point of view: Example of third person

When and how to administer an oath will depend on the circumstance and agency and state attorney's office policies.

Written statements or audio - or - video recorded statements should be made under:

When recording an interview, what should be stated on the recording

Describes the reason for an incident, sometimes called the motive

If you prepare a statement for the interviewee, you should...

If witness accounts are contradictory, you should correct them or omit them

You will not administer an oath or affirmation when a person provides a statement

Open-ended questions are asked to elicit Yes or No responses

What helps you remember facts, complete a report, and prepare for a deposition or trial?

A report reflects ........ and ......., not only in writing skills, but in all aspects of law enforcement work

Organize information ......., sorting the information by the date and time, from the first event to the last

A well written report accomplishes...

Another word for interrogating or questioning a suspect:

When you write in active voice, you tell the reader who or what is performing the action first

Write your reports using ____ voice

Gathering information about an incident or call to service is not just recording facts but also...

Organize information by category. Examples of categories are all of the following except:

A detailed account of an incident and events related to the incident

Interviewing that includes maintaining a demeanor that is reassuring, empathetic, and non-judgmental.

The solemn and formal promise, often invoking God as witness, to tell the truth regarding what one says or intends to do

Appropriately matching another person's speech patterns, gestures, body language, mannerisms, or posture

A waiver of Miranda rights must be in writing

When reviewing a report you should check

"Michael struck Cathy with a frying pan" is an example of

If the person writing a statement does not speak english...

The process of planning who to interview and for what purpose

Organizing information by category minimizes the risk of...

The four elements of the Miranda decision are custody, interrogation, understanding, and

A traumatic event can distort the victim's perception of time and distance

All of following are not considered custody except:

All of the following are examples of Jargon except:

Acts as a substitute for a noun

To present a clear narrative, a report should contain an Introduction, a body, and a conclusion

Which of the following are not subject to Miranda

The three stages of a planned interview:

A person deprived of freedom in a significant way is...

In passive voice, the ..... and .... switch places

Which sentence is written more concise?

Whenever possible, interview each person in...

To ensure you hear and accurately record information what note-taking technique should you use?

An Affirmation is...

The goal of an interview is to...

During the closing stage, you will get information about the incident from the intervieee

Consists of informal, nonstandard words often used by regional or specific groups

The introduction fo a report usually includes all of the following except:

The difference between an interview and interrogation

Mirroring, minimal encouragers, and cognitive interviewing are..

Vocabulary used in a profession that has meaning only to the people who work in that particular profession.

If you are wearing a body camera, the Florida Statutes allow you to request to review the recorded footage from camera.

Use a ....... to separate nonessential phrases in a sentence

Tries to recreate the event, either physically or psychologically

A group of words that lacks a subject, verb, or object or fails to express a complete thought