Interview and Interrogation Review

During an interview of a sexual assault victim, the officer should remain calm and professional. The officer should also express personal regret. Which of the following is also part of the rapport building phase?

• Leaning toward the victim to show active listening

• Using proper terminology

• Reassuring the victim of his or her safety

• Obtaining the necessary facts

The following is a definition of which vocabulary word: "a broad term meaning simply an oral or written claration of assertion"?

• Confession

• Statement

• Admission

• Interview

The following definition is for which vocabulary word: “the questioning of a subject who is not suspected of criminal activity at the time of the encounter”?

• Interview

• Statement

• Admission

• Interrogation

The following definition fits which vocabulary word: "a statement of acknowledgement of facts by a person establishing that person's guilt of all elements of a crime"?

• Interview

• Interrogation

• Confession

• Admission

The following definition fits which vocabulary word: "the questioning of a subject suspected of criminal activity that has been stopped or arrested"?

• Interview

• Confession

• Interrogation

• Admission

All of the rights listed below are requirements of Miranda v. Arizona except:

• The right to terminate the interview at anytime

• The right to have an attorney present

• The right to remain silent

• The right to be interrogated

Miranda v. Arizona addressed all of the following issues except:

• evidence obtained during interrogations cannot be used in court if the person in custody is not informed of his or her rights

• Police must inform people in custody of their right to obtain counsel prior to questioning

• Police must inform people in custody of their right not to incriminate themselves

• Written statements cannot be made by people with less than a 9th grade education

Which of the following is not a type of person to be interviewed?

• Suspect

• Witness

• Police Officer

• Victim

There are many strategies for interview and interrogation. Which type of questions should be asked during an interview?

• Rapid Fire Questions

• Leading/Suggestive questions

• Direct questions

• Yes/No questions

Which factor is not included in the preparation for an interrogation?

• Knowledge of the case facts

• Documenting the confession

• Setting the environment

• Familiarity with suspect's background