Interviewing and report writing

During the ___ stage, you will conclude the interview. Summarize and review all of the information

means a person is deprived of freedom in a significant way

During the ____ stage, you will establish rapport and build an understanding with the interviewee.

This is often closely related to the what element.

Reports are commonly used in all of the following except

Jargon is vocabulary used in a profession that has meaning only to the people who work in that particular field

If an interviewee is experiencing trauma ,wait until the interviewee is stable before you conduct the interview

Textspeak comes from text messages and digital communications. It consists of abbreviations, acronyms, or initials.

four elements to the Miranda decision: custody, interrogation, understanding, and free and voluntary waiving of rights

Note- taking is the process of writing down information concerning an incident, event, activity, or statement

An interrogation is different from an interview because the person being questioned is no longer free to leave

involves the rules and guidelines that govern a language’s usage

If you are unable to speak with a witness at the scene, schedule a post- scene interview with them

unique circumstances may include the use of an interpreter, hearing assistance devices, or a sign language interpreter

Slang consists of informal, non- standard words often used by regional or specific groups.

Write your report so it can withstand the test of time; someone may need to refer to it years after the incident

is a person’s permanent record, oral or written, that explains an incident

The standards for questioning a juvenile are the same as for adults.

Officer Russ AND I approached the car. I covered the car WHILE he contacted the subject.

Describing who requires documenting more than a person’s name

During the __ stage, you will get information about the incident from the interviewee.

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

The Florida Statutes require that an interviewee with autism has the right to request a medical professional or parent

They stopped the car. He ran from them.

You can force someone to provide a statement. However, they can be subpoenaed and required to appear in court.

Textspeak comes from text messages and digital communications. It consists of abbreviations, acronyms, or initials.

Whenever possible, interview each person together

Do not stereotype or judge the interviewee’s behavior based on your preconceptions.

. When you isolate the interviewee, it creates a sense of openess

An interviewee will fall into one or more of six categories:

by order of events-Organize information chronologically, sorting the information from the first event to the last.

Cognitive interviewing tries to recreate the event, either physically or psychologically, to enhance memory recall.

is a conversation with a person who has knowledge of an event or individual; and the person is free to leave

You will write every report the same way.

STRATEGIES FOR TAKING NOTES

A well- written report:

Always document why a person did not provide a statement.

The Florida Statutes give you the authority to administer oaths while performing your official duties.

When conducting a recorded interview, if you have to suspend or pause the interview, document the what before resuming:

An ___ recording can be beneficial, because you can hear the entire interview

Why describes the reason for an incident and is sometimes called the motive

When you encounter unfamiliar words and phrases, take the time to find their meanings and proper usage

is a detailed account of an incident and events related to the incident.

Cognitive interviewing DOES NOT help develop a more accurate account of eyewitness events

The interviewee’s physiological and behavioral changes are possible indicators they are hiding information

is a solemn and formal declaration in place of an oath, usually taken to avoid the religious implications of an oath.

Physiological signs of nervousness include which of the following

The subject jumped OUT of the car, went OVER the retaining wall, and ran INTO the store

is a legal requirement that verifies the jurisdiction

A planned interview has three stages: warm-up, primary, and closing

The subject ran quickly. He became extremely exhausted.

Do not do the following during an interview

e “Okay,” “Go on,” “Then what?” and “Tell me more about that.” are examples of

An interviewee who speaks another language may write a statement in their own language

Behavioral signs of nervousness includes which of the following

Design __ ended questions to elicit as much information as possible about the incident.

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

. An _consists of questioning initiated by law enforcement to get to the bottom of a crime

Mirroring is appropriately matching another person’s speech patterns, gestures, body language, mannerisms, or posture

Minimal encouragers are brief statements that indicate that you heard what the interviewee said and want to hear more.

when an interviewee makes a sworn statement, they provide written or oral facts under oath or with a penalty of perjury

_questions encourage conversation and require the interviewee to think, reflect, and provide their opinions and feelings

Basic questions posed to a suspect such as biographical data are not subject to Miranda rules.

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

The law does require a person to raise their right hand when giving an oath or affirmation

by category— Organize information by category, such as witnesses, victims, suspects, weapons used, and crime elements