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1. The basic difference between interview and interrogation is that an interview is a less formal accusatory conversation whose main aim is to extract information. Interrogation is a formal conversation that is typically structured make a suspect confesses (Gordon & Fleisher, 2011).
2. In order to build rapport with a suspect, the first step would be to identify the sole purpose of the interrogations. This can only be achieved through wise tactics. Next is to ask preliminary questions and rapport would have been achieved (Gordon & Fleisher, 2011).
3. An effective interrogator must know about the art and science of interrogation, must be persuasive and persevering, and lastly he must maintain an open mind concerning the prisoner.
4. The most important physical factor is the choice of location from where an interview shall be done. A noise free area would be the best (Gordon & Fleisher, 2011).
5. Determining a baseline means the process of measuring the work or the functionality of a system before any changes on the input are made. The expected questions would be inquiring about the past experience and the duration of the event among other questions (Gordon & Fleisher, 2011).
6. Innate human are based on the inherent conduct whereby it is not driven by any influence. These responses are usually instantaneous. They are sudden and reflect an action (Gordon & Fleisher, 2011).
7. Denial is the act of asserting that a certain allegation is false. It occurs when a person insists that the claim is not true despite the presence of substantial evidence.
8. Acceptance is assenting to the given terms of an offer (Gordon & Fleisher, 2011).
9. An accusation should be done after one has gathered supportive evidence against someone.
10. In the first place, the interrogator may offer rationalizations with a purpose of building rapport. Secondly, he might be extracting some admissions from the suspect.
11. A written statement is usually necessary because it offers an official examination of the plaintiff sufficiently and consistently (Gordon & Fleisher, 2011).

 

 

 

 

 

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Gordon, N. J., & Fleisher, W. L. (2011). Effective interviewing and interrogation techniques. Burlington, MA: Academic Press.

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