Interviews & Interrogations GPSTC 320/321 Questions And Answers

Interviews & Interrogations GPSTC 320/321
Questions And Answers

Conducting the Interview get acquainted


developing rapport

motivating the subject to be interviewed

keeping the subject talking

listening to what is said and how it is said




Obstacles to a good interview - do not criticize or be sarcastic when the subject is talking


- do not interrupt the subject when they are talking

- avoid yes or not questions

- don't use leading questions

- avoid rapid fire questions

- avoid compound questions




techniques to encourage conversation use of open ended questions


use of a long pause

, Interviews & Interrogations GPSTC 320/321
Questions And Answers
Deception Indicators Non verbal body language:


they become tense

unstable

expend energy

movement in order to reduce tension




Qualifiers Emotional Enlistments:


- I swear to God ... etc

(a lie to follow)

General Rule:

- if the answer to your question is either yes or no and you get anything else, explore why the

subject is being deceptive




Two Forms of Deception concealment and falsify




concealment leaving stuff out,


easiest to do hardest to detect

but more easily forgiven