Interviewing Skills

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Virtual by Microsoft Teams

The theory of how memory works and the psychology of question-and-answer as foundation to framing an interview and questions to provoke the most accurate memory and response when undertaking an effective investigative interview with a witness or an offender and producing an evidential statement or record of interview to further any investigation.

Elements of the theory will be demonstrated and delegates will participate in short exercises to practise their application and increase awareness of hazards which can trip up any questioner or witness.

The requirements of interview under caution and the Police and Criminal Evidence Act are not covered.

Interviewing is a practical skill but there is a lot of theory that needs to be understood as a foundation, which is provided by this course. A sequel is available with practical application via a case study and role play which can be scheduled subject to enough demand.

Main topics

How people store and retrieve information
Importance of interview preparation and how to create a plan
Factors influencing the timing of an interview, the choice of interview location and the resources that may be necessary to conduct an effective interview
Distinguish between a productive and counterproductive questions
Detail and fine grain detail
Methods for checking the meaning and accuracy of the information provided, and challenging an account
Construct an accurate structured statement from the investigative interview
Closing an interview and its importance for the investigative process

Level

Intermediate. The course is designed for people interviewing and statement taking from user evidence for modification orders. The techniques apply equally to enforcement.

Trainer

Alison Knight is a senior partner at Alison Knight Training Consultancy and an experienced investigator having held a wide range of operational, training and organisational appointments. Specialising in bespoke advice, training and support for all areas of investigation for the public and private sector.

Cost

Members £251, non-members £359 ( exc VAT)

Software

MS Teams is widely used software within local authorities and other organisations. If you do not already use Teams, you may wish to install Teams for free on your own computer, or you can join using a web browser on any computer. Some features are not available on the latter but it will not prevent your full participation as we may also use Vevox, which is an app you may wish to install on a smartphone, or is available through any web browser.

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