Interview & Interrogation Techniques Flashcards
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Which interview technique involves asking open-ended questions to allow a subject to provide a narrative without interruption?
Answer: Cognitive interview
The cognitive interview uses open-ended questions and free recall to allow subjects to narrate events in their own words.
In security investigations, the PEACE model acronym stands for Preparation, Engage and Explain, Account, Closure, and what?
Answer: Evaluation
PEACE stands for Preparation, Engage and Explain, Account, Closure, and Evaluation — a non-coercive interview framework.
What is 'statement analysis' used for in a security interview?
Answer: Detecting deception through language patterns
Statement analysis examines word choice, structure, and omissions in a subject's account to identify potential deception.
When conducting a witness interview, a security investigator should primarily:
Answer: Listen actively and avoid interrupting the witness narrative
Active listening without interruption ensures witnesses provide complete, uncontaminated accounts.
Which behavioral cue is commonly associated with deception during an interview?
Answer: Inconsistency between verbal statements and nonverbal behavior
Deception is often indicated by mismatches between what a person says and how their body language or behavior presents.
Prior to conducting a suspect interview, a security investigator should first:
Answer: Review all available evidence and background information
Thorough preparation by reviewing evidence ensures the investigator can ask informed questions and recognize inconsistencies.