How do interviewing and interrogating differ, and what techniques are used with the latter

What will be an ideal response?


Interviews involve questioning someone to obtain superficial information. The questions are inquisitive and do not focus on or involve a specific criminal-related event. Persons being interviewed generally have no reason to withhold information and will normally be cooperative.

Interrogations focus on a crime and involve the formal questioning of a suspect to obtain incriminating information and/or a confession. Personas being interrogated may be reluctant, uncooperative, and even hostile. Key tactics for interrogators include: take your time; keep a written record of information that is gleaned; avoid yes/no questions; and, if appropriate, allow the suspect a “way out” or to save face. Interrogations should begin by asking some nondistressing questions. This provides a baseline of behavior and interrogators can then begin observing any changes in the suspect’s behavior and any visual cues (nonverbal communications that may be due to stress). These cues can also convey that the interviewee is being defensive or withdrawn.

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