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Stage Page Action OK
Interview
planning 151 [xref] Determine whether a confession is important
If the evidence is already conclusive, you may decide to conduct
Arrange the a low-key formal interview, simply to give the suspect the
interview opportunity to explain
room
Record of the Decide when, where and by whom each interview will be
interview conducted
Assign suitably qualified investigators to each interview
Assign and brief interpreters

162 [xref] Consider how the evidence will be presented in each interview
Summarize evidence in easily understood schedules
Translate all important exhibits
Decide whether to display the evidence or hold it back until the
suspect has given a false explanation
Consider enlarging important documents for display
Consider preparing bulky evidential files or labelling filing cabinets
Arrange the evidence professionally in the order in which it will be
presented in interviews
Select the best pieces of evidence you have (the ‘key points’) and
enhance their impact
Enclose in exhibit bags
Enlarge
Enclose in bulky files
Summarize on schedules

167 [xref] Consider how and when the suspects will be invited to attend
interviews:
Give the minimum advance warning
Try to catch them in a dishonest act
Do not deter them from attending

160 [xref] Prepare the interview room(s)
Lay out the room carefully
Ask a colleague to give you his first impressions of the room
Make sure the room is clear of distractions and audio interference
Check and replay recording equipment

161 [xref] Decide how and by whom a record of the interview will be
maintained
Is covert tape-recording allowed?
Don’t make detailed notes at the time