Good Ones
SARA
PEACE
Basic Steps
Types of V&W
100
I think on my feet and constantly watch what is going on around me. This means I am....
OBSERVANT
100
What is the problem?
SCAN
100
Things done en route to scene and before interviews
PREPARATION & PLANNING
100
Name, address, phone
WHO ARE YOU
100
Indifferent, Disinterested- Best type of Witness
NEUTRAL WITNESS
200
I'm able to talk to anyone. This ___________makes witnesses comfortable talking to me about what happened
ABILITY
200
How did things get this way??
ANALYZE
200
You've got the facts and the victim's story doesn't match up. DON'T interrupt!
ACCOUNT CLARIFICATION & CHALLENGE
200
Date & Time
WHEN did it happen
200
Easiest to interview
FRIENDLY WITNESSES
300
INQUISITIVE
300
How can the situation be resolved
SOLUTION
300
How did those interviews go?
EVALUATION
300
Knowledge of the Event
WHAT happened
300
This witness will intentionally lie or omit information
HOSTILE WITNESS
400
If you don't put forth the _______________ you won't get the information
ENERGETIC
400
Is this the best solution
ASSESS
400
As the interviewer, you set the tone. During this stage the interviewer ___________ the process.
ENGAGE & EXPLAIN
400
How did it happen?
MODUS OPERANDI
400
These types of witnesses have something to gain or benefit by providing information
INTERESTED WITNESS
500
I look at the big picture
PROBLEM SOLVER
500
Slow and steady wins the race
PATIENT
500
Review the facts with the interviewee, confirm the facts are correct.
CLOSURE
500
Motive
WHY did it happen
500
The most vulnerable witness is...
A Child 