Interview & Interrogation Techniques Flashcards
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What does the term 'Reid Technique' primarily refer to in investigative interrogation?
Answer: A nine-step behavioral analysis and interrogation method
The Reid Technique is a nine-step interrogation method that includes behavioral analysis interview, positive confrontation, and theme development to elicit confessions.
When interviewing a reluctant witness, which strategy is MOST effective for building initial cooperation?
Answer: Establishing rapport and explaining why the information is important
Building rapport and explaining the importance of the witness's information are foundational strategies for encouraging cooperation from reluctant subjects.
In statement analysis, what does the phrase 'I don't remember' versus 'It didn't happen' suggest about a statement's reliability?
Answer: 'It didn't happen' is a stronger denial that may be more credible than a memory-based hedge
A direct denial ('It didn't happen') is generally considered a stronger and more credible denial than a hedge about memory, which may indicate evasion.
What is a 'control question' in the context of a polygraph examination?
Answer: A known or likely-lie question used to establish a baseline physiological response
Control questions are designed to elicit a deceptive response from most people and establish a physiological baseline for comparison with relevant questions.
An inspector notices a subject uses excessive qualifiers such as 'I think,' 'as far as I know,' and 'I believe' throughout their statement. What might this language pattern indicate?
Answer: Possible evasion or uncertainty that warrants further clarification
Excessive hedging language may indicate evasion, uncertainty, or deliberate distancing from claimed facts, warranting deeper follow-up questions.
Which of the following BEST describes the 'funnel approach' to interview question sequencing?
Answer: Beginning with broad open questions and progressively narrowing to specific closed questions
The funnel approach begins with open-ended questions to gather a full narrative and progressively narrows with specific questions to fill in details.
What is the legal significance of a 'voluntary confession' in a US investigative context?
Answer: It must be given without coercion, threats, or improper promises to be admissible
A voluntary confession must be free from coercion, threats, or improper inducements; involuntary confessions are unconstitutional and inadmissible.