Basics
The process of writing down information concerning an incident, event, activity, or statement..
Note-taking
A solemn and formal promise, often invoking God as a witness, to tell the truth regarding what one says or intends to do.
Oath
When an interviewee makes a this, they provide written or oral facts under oath or with a penalty of perjury.
Sworn Statement
1966 Landmark Decision
Miranda v. Arizona
Names, persons, places, things, actions, qualities, beliefs
Noun
Notes should answer the basic questions of
“where,” “when,” “who,” “what,” “how,” and “why.”
A solemn and formal declaration in place of an oath
Affirmation
Appropriately matching another person’s speech patterns, gestures, body language, mannerisms, or posture.
Mirroring
In Florida, during this, officers may use direct
or indirect questioning
Interrogation
They, He, She, Them
Pronouns
When taking notes, using these, W / H / F for example, can increase note taking speed
Abbreviations
This type of question encourages conversation and require the interviewee to think, reflect, and provide their opinions and feelings.
Open-ended
Tries to recreate the event, either physically or psychologically, to enhance memory recall
Cognitive Interviewing
You may not make any promises or coerce the individual to get a
Confession
Expresses actions, states of being
Verb
A conversation with a person who has knowledge of an event or individual
Interview
Avoid asking this type of question
Leading questions
Brief statements that indicate that you heard what the interviewee said
Minimal encouragers
You are only required to provide a suspect with Miranda warnings when these two elements are present
Custody and interrogation
Describes a noun or a pronoun
Adjective
A person’s permanent record, oral or written, that explains an incident.
Statement
A planned interview has ______ stages
Three stages
A person is deprived of freedom in a significant way
Custody
If the suspect makes a clear and unmistakable request to invoke any of their rights under Miranda, all questioning must
Cease
Quickly & Extremely are
Adverbs