CPI CPI Interview & Interrogation Techniques 2

Question 1

During an investigative interview, the PEACE model (Preparation, Engage, Account, Closure, Evaluate) is primarily associated with what interviewing philosophy?

Accepted Answer

Non-accusatory, information-gathering focused interviewing

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Coercive interrogation to obtain confessions

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Polygraph-based credibility assessment

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Group interview methodology

Question 2

Which statement best describes the concept of 'active listening' in the context of a CPI investigative interview?

Accepted Answer

Paraphrasing, maintaining eye contact, and using minimal encouragers to show engagement

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Taking verbatim notes without making eye contact

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Interrupting to clarify facts as they are stated

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Recording the interview without the subject's knowledge

Question 3

When documenting an interview, a CPI investigator should record statements in:

Accepted Answer

The subject's own words as closely as possible, noting any pauses or hedges

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Summarized form using only the investigator's interpretation

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Legal terminology that fits the investigative theory

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Abbreviated shorthand only decipherable to the investigator

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:

Accepted Answer

Respect the request, reschedule if necessary, and conduct the interview with counsel present

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Proceed without counsel to maintain momentum of the investigation

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Treat the request as an admission of guilt and document it as such

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Report the request to law enforcement to take over the interview

Question 5

Which non-verbal cue is generally considered the MOST reliable indicator of discomfort or deception during an interview?

Accepted Answer

Increased self-touching gestures (pacifying behaviors) when discussing specific topics

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Direct eye contact maintained throughout the interview

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Leaning forward toward the interviewer

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Speaking at a consistent pace with minimal pauses

Question 6

In a workplace investigation involving allegations of harassment, interviewing the alleged victim should follow what sequencing principle?

Accepted Answer

Interview the complainant first, then witnesses, then the accused last

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Interview the accused first to understand the defense before gathering other accounts

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Interview all parties simultaneously using a panel format

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Interview witnesses only and not the direct parties to avoid bias