Interview Techniques-

Question 1 - During an informal interview the interview is restricted to seeking ________________.

	details of the suspect's alibi
	basic facts about the crime
	possible motive for the crime

Question 2 - Miranda warnings must be given __________________________________.

	during custodial interrogations
	anytime any question is asked
	any time a suspect is questioned at the police station
	anytime a suspect is placed in handcuffs

Question 3 - Generally three types of questions that should be utilized during most interviews: non-threatening, investigative, and __________________.

	threating
	deceptive
	stress invoking
	behavior-provoking

Question 4 - When interviewing a suspect who is probably guilty of the offense the investigator should, _______________.

	tell the suspect they will eventually confess
	emphasize their objectivity
	appear to be uninterested in what the suspect has to say
	accept their denials and move on

Question 5 - When making opening statements to victims, investigators should exhibit concern and understanding toward _________________________ who are generally very reluctant to reveal the details of the offense.

	assault victims
	burglary victims
	white-collar crime victim
	sexual assault victims

Question 6 - A formal interview is preferred for many reasons, among them is that it is possible to conduct an accusatory interrogation immediately following the interview.

True False

Question 7 - The investigator should normally begin the interview with questions relating directly to the crime.

True False

Question 8 - At the start of the interview the investigator in most cases should state, or intimate, that there are independent means to detect any lies.

True False

Question 9 - When interviewing victims of sex crimes the investigator should offer statements of sympathy which send messages that the investigator believes what the victim is saying.

True False

Question 10 - An important question to ask of a child victim in a sex crime investigation is "Who have you already talked to about this?"

True False

Question 11 - Prior to the interview the investigator should write out each question they intend to ask in the order they want to ask them.

True False

Question 12 - Whenever a person is strongly considered a suspect the investigator must give them their Miranda warnings prior to any questioning.

True False

Question 13 - During a voluntary interview the investigator must respect the suspect's right to leave or terminate the interview at any time.

True False

Question 14 - The suspect's perceptions of "voluntariness" at the time of the interview will have no impact at suppression hearings.

True False

Question 15 - In an introductory statement to a suspect they should be assured _________________________________________.

Question 16 - A ____________ interview is conducted in a controlled environment, ideally one that is not familiar to the person being interviewed.

Question 17 - Once rapport has been established, the investigator should generally make an introductory statement. There are three main purposes of such a statement:

Question 18 - During the introductory statement to a child victim of a sex offense, the investigator should clearly identify themselves and _____________________________.

Question 19 - List three reasons a truthful witness may withhold information

Question 20 - When dealing with a child victim of a sex crime, it is essential that the investigator develop the information _______________________ rather to seek it in a full recitation.