Interview & Interrogation Techniques Flashcards
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What is a 'cognitive load' indicator during an interview, and why is it significant?
Answer: Signs of mental effort that may indicate fabrication of a story
Increased cognitive load — shown by pauses, slower speech, or requests for repetition — can indicate a subject is constructing rather than recalling a story.
Which approach is recommended when interviewing a traumatized victim in a security investigation?
Answer: Use a trauma-informed approach that prioritizes the subject's comfort and pace
Trauma-informed interviewing reduces re-traumatization and produces more accurate, reliable accounts from victims.
In a security investigation interview, the 'funnel technique' refers to:
Answer: Starting with broad open-ended questions and narrowing to specific details
The funnel technique moves from open narrative questions to specific probes, reducing the risk of contaminating the subject's account.
What should a CSI investigator do if a subject invokes their right to stop an interview during a workplace investigation?
Answer: Respect the request and cease questioning immediately
Continuing to question a subject after they invoke the right to stop can expose the company to legal liability and render any obtained statements inadmissible.
Which factor most affects the reliability of eyewitness testimony in a security investigation?
Answer: The stress level of the witness at the time of the incident
High stress during an incident impairs memory encoding, reducing the accuracy and completeness of eyewitness accounts.
When multiple witnesses are available, what is the best practice for conducting interviews in a security investigation?
Answer: Interview each witness separately to prevent cross-contamination of accounts
Separate interviews prevent witnesses from influencing each other's recollections and preserve the independence of their accounts.