OIC Interview & Interrogation Techniques 5

Question 1

What is the significance of 'baseline behavior' in an investigative interview?

Accepted Answer

It establishes the subject's typical communication patterns so deviations can be identified

Answer

Observing baseline behavior during neutral topics helps the inspector identify when the subject's responses deviate significantly, which may indicate stress or deception.

Question 2

An Oregon inspector is conducting a re-interview of a witness who gave a prior statement. What is the most important first step?

Accepted Answer

Obtain a fresh, uncontaminated account before referencing the prior statement

Answer

Obtaining an uncontaminated new account first prevents the prior statement from influencing or anchoring the witness's current recollection.

Question 3

Which of the following describes the 'strategic use of evidence' (SUE) technique in interrogation?

Accepted Answer

Withholding evidence strategically and using it to probe inconsistencies as they emerge in the subject's account

Answer

The SUE technique involves delaying disclosure of evidence to allow the subject's account to develop, then using evidence to probe contradictions, which is more effective at detecting deception.

Question 4

A subject during an Oregon inspector's interview suddenly states, 'I want to talk to a lawyer.' The subject is not in custody. The inspector should:

Accepted Answer

Note the request but continue, as Miranda only applies to custodial interrogations

Answer

Miranda protections, including the right to counsel, only apply in custodial settings; a non-custodial subject who mentions a lawyer does not automatically trigger a mandatory halt.

Question 5

What is the purpose of using a 'theme' in interrogation according to investigative best practices?

Accepted Answer

To provide the subject with a psychological justification or rationalization that makes confession less psychologically costly

Answer

A theme offers the subject a face-saving rationalization (e.g., it was an accident, others did it too) to lower the psychological barrier to confession.

(OIC) Oregon Inspector Certification Practice Test

(OIC) Oregon Inspector Certification Practice Test

OIC Interview & Interrogation Techniques 5