CPI Interview & Interrogation Techniques Flashcards
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What is the primary risk of using a 'closed funnel' interview approach exclusively during a CPI investigation?
Answer: It limits the scope of information disclosed and may miss critical facts not anticipated by the investigator
A closed funnel relies heavily on yes/no and specific targeted questions, which constrains the interviewee's responses and can cause the investigator to overlook unanticipated but relevant information.
Which factor most significantly impairs the reliability of eyewitness testimony in a CPI investigation?
Answer: Post-event information that contaminates the original memory
Post-event contamination, such as media reports or conversations with others, can alter a witness's original memory and reduce the reliability of their account.
A CPI investigator conducting a pre-employment background investigation needs to verify a candidate's prior employment. The most reliable direct verification method is:
Answer: Contacting the HR department of the former employer via a verified phone number
Directly contacting the former employer's HR department via an independently verified number ensures the source is legitimate and the information is current and accurate.
Under ASIS International's standards for workplace investigations, an interview summary report should be completed:
Answer: As soon as possible after the interview while details are fresh
Preparing the interview summary promptly after each session ensures accuracy and completeness, as memory fades quickly and details can be unintentionally omitted if delayed.
What is the significance of establishing a 'baseline' during the opening phase of an investigative interview?
Answer: It provides a reference point for the subject's typical verbal and non-verbal behavior to detect deviations
A behavioral baseline is established by asking neutral, non-threatening questions first, allowing the investigator to identify how the subject normally communicates before asking sensitive questions.
When a subject provides a 'free narrative' during an interview, the investigator should primarily:
Answer: Listen without interruption and take notes to use as the basis for follow-up questions
Allowing an uninterrupted free narrative maximizes the amount of unprompted information provided, which can reveal facts the investigator had not anticipated.