Chapter 10

An Overview of the Interview and Interrogation Process

David E. Zulawski, CFI, CFE,  and Douglas E. Wicklander, CFI, CFE

Abstract

This chapter provides a more in-depth understanding of the interview and interrogation process through an overview of important features, such as interviewer demeanor, establishing rapport, differentiating between interviewing and interrogating, observing behavior, establishing a behavioral norm, the five basic types of lies, preparation and room setting, and interviewer appearance and behavior. The chapter also takes a closer look at conducting the interview, selling the interview, statement analysis, types of interviews (fact gathering, lifestyle interviews, cognitive interviewing, and behavioral interviewing), ...

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