CPI Investigative Techniques & Methodology 3

Question 1

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a pretext interview?

Accepted Answer

Interviewing under a false identity or scenario to obtain information

Answer

A pretext interview involves the investigator using a fictitious reason or identity to gather information that would otherwise not be disclosed.

Question 2

During physical surveillance, a 'three-vehicle box' formation is used PRIMARILY to:

Accepted Answer

Maintain continuous coverage of a subject while reducing detection risk

Answer

A three-vehicle box allows multiple surveillance vehicles to rotate coverage positions, keeping the subject in sight while reducing the chance any single vehicle is made.

Question 3

When writing an investigative report, the MOST important characteristic is:

Accepted Answer

Objectivity and factual accuracy

Answer

Investigative reports must be objective and factually accurate to withstand legal scrutiny and maintain the investigator's credibility.

Question 4

An investigator conducting workers' compensation fraud surveillance observes the claimant performing activities inconsistent with reported injuries. The FIRST action should be to:

Accepted Answer

Document the observation with video and written notes

Answer

Contemporaneous documentation—video and written notes—preserves evidence in its most credible form before any other action is taken.

Question 5

The 'funnel approach' in investigative interviewing refers to:

Accepted Answer

Starting with broad, open-ended questions and narrowing to specific, closed questions

Answer

The funnel approach maximizes narrative from the interviewee by first using open questions, then progressively narrowing to specific details.

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CPI Investigative Techniques & Methodology 3