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NoteTaker

Notetaker’ is a system that has been developed, after extensive and on-going research, by FIS® Associate Kerry Marlow to improve the quality of interviews with clients by providing a system to help interviewers

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P.E.A.C.E. 5 day Investigative Interviewing Course

COURSE OVERVIEW

This insightful and highly practical five-day course is designed to equip you with relevant skills and techniques on how to conduct effective interviews with victims and witnesses with integrity and in accordance with corporate guidelines, the law and regulations.

Is it interrogation or interviewing? why words matter

In law enforcement, the terms "interrogation" and "investigative interviewing" are often used interchangeably, but they are very different approaches to questioning techniques. In this article, we will explore the key differences between the two approaches, how they are implemented, and the potential consequences of choosing one approach over the other.

The Science Of Memory Recall

Memory retrieval in witness interviews is a critical factor in the outcome of any investigation.

Research has shown memory is fallible.  Complex factors such as age, emotional state, stress, anxiety, and bias can all impact memory retrieval.

However, investigators and interviewers can draw on evidence based & researched techniques. 

Sexual and Gender based Violence (SGBV) Investigation and Investigative Interviewing course

Specialist Interviews with Vulnerable Adults
The course concentrates on specialist interviews conducted with vulnerable adults as part of serious, complex or major investigations. Interviews conducted with vulnerable adults must be carefully planned and executed by suitably trained investigative interviewers.

The Art & Science of Investigative Interviewing

We often describe PEACE Investigative Interviewing, a method considered best practice in police & law enforcement training, as both an art and a science. It’s a balance of the art of interpersonal communication skills merged with the science of human behavior, underpinned by ethics that make the PEACE Investigative Interview framework a cornerstone in the quest for truth.

How To Plan & Prepare For An Investigative Interview

Planning for an interview lays the foundation for an effective investigate interview outcome.  The PEACE Investigative Interview framework is an evidence based methodology that guides the interviewer through 5 stages: Planning & Preparation, Engage & Explain, Account, Closure & Evaluation.