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Unit 1 IP
Interview and Interrogation
Kisha Weldon
05/12/2023
Memo
Detective Kisha Weldon
Lead Investigator
Capitol Heights City Police Department
May 12, 2023
Subject: Approach for Neighborhood Interviews Regarding Missing Child Investigation
Dear Team,
I am writing to describe my plan for performing neighborhood interviews in response to the
continuing investigation into the case of the missing child. Regarding the critical nature of the
case, it is therefore important to collect sufficient information from society to support our search
efforts. The following is the plan that will function as a guide for performing neighborhoods
regarding the case of the missing child.
1. Preliminary Preparation:
We will consider collecting all pertinent info and evidences associated with the case of the
missing child before conducting the interviews. Information to be collected will include
particulars of the missing child, such as clothes worn on the day of the loss and the child's
physical appearance, among other known details of the kid. In addition to these pieces of
information, we will examine any CCTV surveillance material, if any, to detect possible
individuals that appeared doubtful around the kid.
2. Legal Considerations
The following are some of the legal considerations that we will adhere to when conducting
neighborhood interviews.
A. Consent and cooperation
: Before performing any interview, we will seek the voluntary
Consent and cooperation of the people that will participate. In the Consent, we will describe the
purpose of the interview, assure the participants of their confidentiality within legal boundaries,
and inform them that they will voluntarily participate in the interview.
B. Witness Statements
: for the witnesses willing to provide relevant information, we will
remind them that giving false info may hinder the investigation process. Therefore, it is
important to inform the witnesses that the information they will give will serve as evidence in
any possible legal proceedings.
C. Privacy and confidentiality
: for persons that will partake in the interview, their
confidentiality and privacy will be esteemed. To guard their privacy and confidentiality, we will
ensure that sensitive info they offer can only be shared with official individuals directly
associated with the case.
D. Miranda rights
: If one of the interviewees becomes a suspect during the interview process,
we will consider adhering to their Miranda rights. We may consider halting the interview if
necessary and seek consultation with higher officers before proceeding.
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3. Interviewing Adults
We will adhere to an empathetic and structured approach to collect relevant information when
approaching adults. The following are some questions that will be asked during the interview
process.
A. Did you witness anyone acting suspiciously? As much as this question is concerned, it is
essential to encourage witnesses to share any significant observations they might have made
during the monitoring moments when the kid was going to school. Information such as
unfamiliar people around the child, unusual behavior, or vehicles in the school could be essential
in supporting the investigation.
B. Did you observe anyone in the company of the child? While the kid was going to school, it
could be likely that the witnesses might have seen the kid with somebody such as a stranger or a
friend. Gathering this information will allow us to detect people who might have interacted with
the child.
C. Can you describe or identify the subject? Suppose the witnesses can provide information or
details about people with the child or observed in the vicinity. In that case, such information
might be essential in narrowing down suspects or establishing composite sketches.
D. Do you know the name or location of the suspect? Witnesses may have info about some
persons that could be pertinent for investigation. Gathering this information from witnesses
could help in locating and interrogating potential suspects.
4. Interviewing School-Aged Children
During the interview process, it is essential to approach this process with sensitivity when
interviewing school-aged children while considering their emotional welfare. The following are
some of the measures we will take while interviewing school-aged children.
A. Age-Appropriate Language: when interviewing school-aged children, we will utilize language
and concepts that children can understand and respond to the questions asked appropriately.
Therefore, it is essential to utilize simple and non-threatening terminologies to obtain more
relevant information.
B. Supportive Environment: To collect more relevant information from children, we will create a
safe and comfortable interviewing environment where children can feel comfortable sharing
information. A safe and comfortable environment would be interviewing in the school setting.
C. Establishing Trust: when interviewing children, building trust with them would be important.
We will create more time with the children to establish robust relationships before commencing
the interview. Establishing trust will enable us to access more relevant information.
Following all these guidelines will increase our chances of collecting important details and clues
that will help locate the missing child. Feel free to provide feedback or additional information
before conducting the interview.
Thank you
Detective Kisha Weldon
Lead Investigator
REFERENCES
Gosselin, D. K. (2018). Interviewing and Investigation (2nd ed.). Pearson Education (US).
https://coloradotech.vitalsource.com/books/9780134870434
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