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How realistic is it to expect a witness to recall a suspect’s words verbatim?
Judges and juries expect police-shot videos to be broadcast-quality, and may view inferior videos with out-of-sync audio as proof of evidence tampering
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Bodycam video shows the officers sprinting towards the flames and pushing their way inside the home
Investigators should look for specific verbal clues that reveal subjects are withholding or fabricating information
Here's how Cognitive Interviewing can help investigators gather detailed and accurate info from victims of trauma that can lead to an increase in guilty pleas
This technique was formally developed by Dr. John E. Reid to help differentiate between innocent, truthful suspects and those who were being deceptive during an interview
FETI training focuses on enhancing the quality and quantity of information obtained from victims who have undergone highly stressful or traumatic experiences
In the study, the subjects watched a video of a staged car theft and were later interviewed either face-to-face by a research assistant, or by a humanoid avatar
By examining statements for equivocations and extraneous information, investigators can gain valuable insights
The man pulled out an "edged weapon" and began hurting himself before Minneapolis LEOs tried to subdue him
The investigator should make a transition statement about some fact which raises doubt that the crime was spontaneous and then pose an ‘alternative question’ that presumes the act was deliberate
In a telephone interview, an officer or investigator can ask pointed questions, direct the interview as needed, address ambivalence and elicit as much information as possible
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