CPI Interview & Interrogation Techniques 3

Question 1

What does the term 'Reid Technique' primarily refer to in investigative interrogation?

Accepted Answer

A nine-step behavioral analysis and interrogation method

Answer

The Reid Technique is a nine-step interrogation method that includes behavioral analysis interview, positive confrontation, and theme development to elicit confessions.

Question 2

When interviewing a reluctant witness, which strategy is MOST effective for building initial cooperation?

Accepted Answer

Establishing rapport and explaining why the information is important

Answer

Building rapport and explaining the importance of the witness's information are foundational strategies for encouraging cooperation from reluctant subjects.

Question 3

In statement analysis, what does the phrase 'I don't remember' versus 'It didn't happen' suggest about a statement's reliability?

Accepted Answer

'It didn't happen' is a stronger denial that may be more credible than a memory-based hedge

Answer

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.

Question 4

What is a 'control question' in the context of a polygraph examination?

Accepted Answer

A known or likely-lie question used to establish a baseline physiological response

Answer

Control questions are designed to elicit a deceptive response from most people and establish a physiological baseline for comparison with relevant questions.

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

Possible evasion or uncertainty that warrants further clarification

Answer

Excessive hedging language may indicate evasion, uncertainty, or deliberate distancing from claimed facts, warranting deeper follow-up questions.

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CPI Interview & Interrogation Techniques 3