MPTC INTERVIEWS AND
INTERROGATIONS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
Echo probing - Answers-repeats interviewees last few word verbatim
Active Listening - Answers-body language, question and summarizing to show interest
miranda waiver - Answers-knowing, Intelligent, Voluntary
Neutrality - Answers-being fair, A position of not taking sides in a conflict stay neutral
respect - Answers-is act of giving particular attention, thoughtfulness and sympathy that
exists between people
open-ended questions - Answers-more accurate info because they allow interviewee to
take control of conversation and comunicate freely
rapport - Answers-a friendly relationship build mutual understanding trust
coerced - Answers-forced to act or think a certain way by use of pressure, threats or
intimidation
Closed questions - Answers-Questions that can usually be answered with yes or no, to
intentionally limit force people to give answers
Professionalism - Answers-the skill, good judgment, and polite behavior that is expected
from a person who is trained to do a job well
Interrogaton vs Interview - Answers-questioning of a person in custody
Interview vs Interrogation - Answers-obtain info in public, not accusatory no custody
best practices non- English speaker - Answers-Use Interpreter if interviewee does not
speak English, allow time to speak and ask clear questions
Interviewing witness - Answers-Focus on what each witness is most likely to have
noticed. Do not interrupt the flow of images with questions. Let their memories flow but
try to keep them on task.
interview victims - Answers-can be emotional and responsive from crime victims
significantly
interview children - Answers-speak safe place, eye contact
INTERROGATIONS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
Echo probing - Answers-repeats interviewees last few word verbatim
Active Listening - Answers-body language, question and summarizing to show interest
miranda waiver - Answers-knowing, Intelligent, Voluntary
Neutrality - Answers-being fair, A position of not taking sides in a conflict stay neutral
respect - Answers-is act of giving particular attention, thoughtfulness and sympathy that
exists between people
open-ended questions - Answers-more accurate info because they allow interviewee to
take control of conversation and comunicate freely
rapport - Answers-a friendly relationship build mutual understanding trust
coerced - Answers-forced to act or think a certain way by use of pressure, threats or
intimidation
Closed questions - Answers-Questions that can usually be answered with yes or no, to
intentionally limit force people to give answers
Professionalism - Answers-the skill, good judgment, and polite behavior that is expected
from a person who is trained to do a job well
Interrogaton vs Interview - Answers-questioning of a person in custody
Interview vs Interrogation - Answers-obtain info in public, not accusatory no custody
best practices non- English speaker - Answers-Use Interpreter if interviewee does not
speak English, allow time to speak and ask clear questions
Interviewing witness - Answers-Focus on what each witness is most likely to have
noticed. Do not interrupt the flow of images with questions. Let their memories flow but
try to keep them on task.
interview victims - Answers-can be emotional and responsive from crime victims
significantly
interview children - Answers-speak safe place, eye contact
