LAPD Interview Procedures 3

Question 1

The cognitive interview technique is primarily designed to:

Accepted Answer

Enhance witness memory through mental context reinstatement

Answer

Cognitive interviewing uses mental context reinstatement and other memory-enhancing strategies to help witnesses retrieve more complete and accurate information.

Question 2

During the rapport-building phase of an interview, the most effective approach is to:

Accepted Answer

Use open-ended, neutral questions about non-threatening topics

Answer

Starting with open-ended, neutral questions establishes trust and encourages the interviewee to communicate openly before sensitive topics are introduced.

Question 3

The PEACE model of investigative interviewing is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A non-coercive, structured framework focused on information gathering

Answer

PEACE (Preparation, Engage/Explain, Account, Closure, Evaluation) is a non-confrontational, information-gathering approach that avoids coercive tactics.

Question 4

A primary criticism of the Reid Technique is that its confrontational approach can:

Accepted Answer

Lead to false confessions, especially from vulnerable individuals

Answer

Research shows that Reid Technique's minimization and maximization strategies can pressure innocent people, particularly vulnerable individuals, into making false confessions.

Question 5

After a witness completes their free-recall narrative, an officer should next use:

Accepted Answer

Specific questions to clarify or expand on details already provided

Answer

After free recall, specific follow-up questions help clarify and expand on the details the interviewee already provided without leading their account.

(LAPD) Los Angeles Police Department Practice Test

(LAPD) Los Angeles Police Department Practice Test

LAPD Interview Procedures 3