CPI CPI Interview & Interrogation Techniques 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: During an investigative interview, the PEACE model (Preparation, Engage, Account, Closure, Evaluate) is primarily associated with what interviewing philosophy?
- Non-accusatory, information-gathering focused interviewing (Correct answer)
- Coercive interrogation to obtain confessions
- Polygraph-based credibility assessment
- Group interview methodology
Correct answer: Non-accusatory, information-gathering focused interviewing
The PEACE model is a structured, non-coercive approach developed in the UK that prioritizes information gathering over confession-seeking, aligning with ethical investigative standards.
Question 2: Which statement best describes the concept of 'active listening' in the context of a CPI investigative interview?
- Paraphrasing, maintaining eye contact, and using minimal encouragers to show engagement (Correct answer)
- Taking verbatim notes without making eye contact
- Interrupting to clarify facts as they are stated
- Recording the interview without the subject's knowledge
Correct answer: Paraphrasing, maintaining eye contact, and using minimal encouragers to show engagement
Active listening involves verbal and non-verbal techniques that demonstrate attentiveness, encouraging the interviewee to continue sharing information openly.
Question 3: When documenting an interview, a CPI investigator should record statements in:
- The subject's own words as closely as possible, noting any pauses or hedges (Correct answer)
- Summarized form using only the investigator's interpretation
- Legal terminology that fits the investigative theory
- Abbreviated shorthand only decipherable to the investigator
Correct answer: The subject's own words as closely as possible, noting any pauses or hedges
Recording statements in the subject's own words preserves the original meaning and prevents the investigator from inadvertently distorting testimony.
Question 4: A witness who is also a potential suspect in a corporate fraud case requests that their attorney be present during an interview. The investigator should:
- Respect the request, reschedule if necessary, and conduct the interview with counsel present (Correct answer)
- Proceed without counsel to maintain momentum of the investigation
- Treat the request as an admission of guilt and document it as such
- Report the request to law enforcement to take over the interview
Correct answer: Respect the request, reschedule if necessary, and conduct the interview with counsel present
Respecting legal counsel requests is both ethically and legally required, and proceeding without counsel when requested can jeopardize the entire investigation.
Question 5: Which non-verbal cue is generally considered the MOST reliable indicator of discomfort or deception during an interview?
- Increased self-touching gestures (pacifying behaviors) when discussing specific topics (Correct answer)
- Direct eye contact maintained throughout the interview
- Leaning forward toward the interviewer
- Speaking at a consistent pace with minimal pauses
Correct answer: Increased self-touching gestures (pacifying behaviors) when discussing specific topics
Pacifying behaviors such as neck-touching, face-touching, or self-grooming tend to increase when an individual experiences psychological stress or discomfort.
Question 6: In a workplace investigation involving allegations of harassment, interviewing the alleged victim should follow what sequencing principle?
- Interview the complainant first, then witnesses, then the accused last (Correct answer)
- Interview the accused first to understand the defense before gathering other accounts
- Interview all parties simultaneously using a panel format
- Interview witnesses only and not the direct parties to avoid bias
Correct answer: Interview the complainant first, then witnesses, then the accused last
Interviewing the complainant first establishes the core allegations, followed by corroborating witnesses, and finally the accused to allow a full response to documented claims.
CPI CPI Interview & Interrogation Techniques 2
During an investigative interview, the PEACE model (Preparation, Engage, Account, Closure, Evaluate) is primarily associated with what interviewing philosophy?