CRJ 109 - Theories of Interviewing

1. Define the characteristics of an interview.
   1. Characteristics of an interrogation.
   2. Benefits of conducting an interview first.
   3. Understand and explain Miranda Rights and when they should be given.
   4. Explain why Miranda Rights are legal, moral, and ethical.
2. Obtaining factual information.
   1. Define “case facts”
   2. Explain the process of fact gathering.
   3. Explain how an investigator should ethically follow the facts in order to obtain truthful information.
3. Explain the traits and qualifications of a good interview and a good interrogation.
   1. Provide the reasons for the “assumption of guilt”.
   2. Provide the reasons for “assumption of innocence”.
   3. Define the “neutral position”.
4. Define the process of formualtion of interview questions.
   1. Provide an example of a good “opening question”.
   2. Identify the three parts of a truthful account.
   3. Identify indications of deception.
   4. Provide the technique for handling an evasive response.
   5. Provide an example of a good “opening question”.
5. Explain the process of behavior symptom analysis.
   1. Define the verbal channel.
   2. Define the paralinguistic channel.
   3. Define the nonverbal channel.
   4. Explain the importance of not projecting your personal assumptions and conclusions into the interview.
6. List the behavior symptoms of truthful subjects.
   1. List the behavior symptoms of untruthful subjects.
   2. Define how a cultural difference can affect a truthful or untruthful account.
7. Define the 9 steps of the Reid system of interview and interrogation.
   1. Explain the direct, positive confrontation.
   2. Explain the process of theme development and provide one.
   3. Explain how to handle a denial.
   4. Explain how to treat an objection.
   5. Describe the technique to employ in keeping the suspect’s attention on the theme.
   6. Define a passive mood and explain how to recapture the suspect’s attention.
   7. Explain and present an alternative question.
   8. Explain how to draw out a full admission of guilt from the suspect.
   9. Describe how to safeguard the effectiveness of the confussion.
   10. Explain the importance of verifying information obtained in the confession.