Within law enforcement, interviewing witnesses, suspects and victims is absolutely crucial to completing cases. The public can provide invaluable information and those within law enforcement roles need to utilise the necessary skills and methods to extract the needed information.
To conduct successful interviews, the interviewer must be fully competent on the methods of interviewing. All interviews must be approached in an ethical and sensitive way to ensure they are fully compliant with local human rights legislation. To guarantee ethical practice, there should be thorough planning and preparation conducted before the interview takes place so all those involved understand exactly the steps being taken and the desired outcomes.
As the interview takes place, there must be a strong focus on the behaviour of the interviewee. The interviewer must be able to build rapport and create a comfortable environment to help the interviewee feel like they can speak freely. Communication styles and tone are extremely important, and adjusting language and tone to match the interviewee can provide effective results. Alongside this, the interviewer must be able to pick apart the information to create a full image of the situation and determine the value of their statements.
This course is designed for anyone with the responsibility of interviews who wishes to further develop their skills and knowledge. It would be most beneficial for:
This course uses a variety of adult learning styles to aid full understanding and comprehension. Participants will review recordings of genuine police interviews to highlight key tactics skills and persuasion methods used by the interviewer.
To guarantee the participants develop a thorough understanding of the taught content, they will partake in presentations, group discussions, video materials and group activities. Furthermore, they will also be given the opportunity to work in groups to simulate witness, victim and suspect interviews to practice the practical skills to ensure a well-rounded understanding.