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Investigations and the Art of the Interview
Investigations and the Art of the Interview
Investigations and the Art of the Interview
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The Art of Investigative Interviewing, Fourth Edition, builds on the successes of the previous editions providing the reader guidance on conducting investigative interviews, both ethically and professionally. The book can be used by anyone who is involved in investigative interviewing. It is a perfect combination of real, practical, and effective techniques, procedures, and actual cases. The reader learns key elements of investigative interviewing, such as human psychology, proper interview preparation, tactical concepts, controlling the interview environment, and evaluating the evidence obtained from the interview.

New to this edition will be coverage of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) tools, workplace investigations, fraud investigations and the role of audit. Larry Fennelly joins original author Inge Sebyan Black, both well-known and respected in the field, providing everything an interviewer needs to know in order to conduct successful interviews with integrity and within the law. Written for anyone involved in investigative interviewing.

  • Provides guidance on conducting investigative interviews professionally and ethically
  • Includes instructions for obtaining voluntary confessions from suspects, victims, and witnesses
  • Builds a foundation of effective interviewing skills with guidance on every step of the process, from preparation to evaluating evidence obtained in an interview
LanguageEnglish
Release dateAug 27, 2020
ISBN9780128226629
Investigations and the Art of the Interview
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Inge Sebyan Black

Inge Sebyan Black, CPP, CFE, CEM is the CEO of Security Risk, LLC. She has spent over 42 years in corporate security management, specializing in workplace violence, risk assessments, investigations and emergency management. Certified by FEMA and the State of MN as a Certified Emergency Manager she also attended DOJ training in WMD/COBRA from an appointment by President Clinton. She has held her private investigator license in both the United States and Canada since 1997. Inge authored the book, “The Art of Investigative Interviewing, 3rd ed.” as well as chapters in over 10 books on Security Management, Hiring the Right Fit, Officer Safety, Domestic Abuse, Rape on College Campuses, Workplace Violence as well as others. Inge was presented with the Karen Marquez award in 2014 for her achievements in Physical Security. She was appointed Council Vice President for ASIS International Councils, overseeing ASIS Councils in 2018 and continues to serve. In 2019, Inge entered the IT side of security and is currently working in Information Security/Cyber for a Fortune 100 Company.

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    Introduction

    Inge Sebyan Black

    This is the fourth edition of the Art of Investigative Interviewing, but it was more fitting to rename it, "Investigations and the Art of the Interview," because the art is in the interview and I wanted to include the investigation process from the preparation through testifying in court. Chuck Yeschke, a friend and mentor, who authored the first and second editions, passed away in 2006. In 2012 I was asked write the third edition of The Art of Investigative Interviewing, without anyone knowing we had known each other for more than 30 years. I was honored and privileged to be asked to write the third edition, because of the connection I had to both Chuck and to the subject matter.

    When I started my career in security management after my degrees in Police Science, Criminal Justice subsequently earning my Law Enforcement/POST license, most of my peers and definitely the majority of my predecessors had come from either a military background or a law enforcement background. The interviewing techniques used through the 1980s, which incorporated coercion and confrontation, are definitely different from the interview techniques used today. No matter the training or specific technique you have or will receive, your skills will continue to develop, and through continuous practice, your interviewing style will be unique to you.

    My philosophy is to approach each interview with the knowledge that there is a high probability that you may only get one chance at interviewing your subject, so it is critical that you are fully prepared. Being prepared will make the difference between having a successful interview or an unsuccessful one.

    I asked Larry Fennelly, my very dear friend, mentor, and the most dedicated person that I have ever met in my 42 years in security, to co-author this fourth edition alongside me. Our relationship started in 1982 when Larry asked me to join the Crime Prevention Council for ASIS International. We co-presented the first session of its kind in 1983, titled Rape and Violent Crime. Since then, we have co-presented on many topics at ASIS International Annual Conference, now known as ASIS GSX.

    In 1994 Larry asked me to write a chapter on domestic violence, turning into multiple editions over the last 30 years. I have also authored chapters in many of Larry’s books since then. I have been so fortunate to have had the privilege of working with him, presenting with him, and writing with him. I will always aspire to being as good of a mentor and friend as Larry has been to me.

    Our goal in writing this book is to pass along some of the skills we have learned through the many years. We hope this might be a helpful guide for new interviewers or those who only rarely conduct interviews but who need the information as much as skilled interviewers. Interviewers have to draw on elements from psychology, philosophy, and sociology and from their own personal empathy, respect, and compassion. We discuss all these elements throughout the book, along with the importance of preparation and determining the goal of each interview. We also discuss other factors that should be considered, such as the setting, location, and intensity of the interview.

    Each interviewer brings unique skills to the task because of his or her training, personality, and experience. Interviewing is indeed an art because each of us brings our unique skill into each interview that we conduct.

    Part 1

    Introduction

    Chapter 1: Miranda warning and the equivalent across the globe

    Abstract

    When the Miranda warning issue came out and it was official on midnight, I was in Harvard Square with a Cambridge Police Officer Dominic Scalice, who had just made an arrest. He got on the radio and announced he had just made an arrest of John Smith and was now going to read him his Miranda warning, which he did over the police radio. This is and always been considered very serious when making a lawful arrest.

    Keywords

    Miranda v. Arizona; Miranda warning; Remain silent; Attorney; Evidence; Given to criminal suspects

    Introduction

    Before we discuss interviewing, we must discuss the Miranda rights or equivalent in other jurisdictions. Police officers in many countries including the United States are required to give a person their Miranda rights prior to any interrogation or questioning of a person. Investigators in the private sector, such as corporation investigators and private investigators, are not required to give the Miranda prior to an

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