Question 1

Which one of the following practices helps safeguard against false confessions?

Accepted Answer

A) Asking suspects to confess to avoid long prison sentences 
B) Sharing details of the crime with the suspect during the questioning process 
C) Recording the entire interrogation process 
D) Putting pressure on suspects to "cooperate" 
A) Asking suspects to confess to avoid long prison sentences 
B) Sharing details of the crime with the suspect during the questioning process 
C) Recording the entire interrogation process 
D) Putting pressure on suspects to "cooperate" C

Question 2

Discuss the main goals of the interrogation process.

Accepted Answer

to learn the truth of the crime and how it happened,to obtain an admission from a suspect,to obtain all facts to determine the method of operation and the circumstances of the crime,to gather information that enables investigators to arrive at logical conclusions,and to provide information for use by prosecutors in possible court actions.

Question 3

Officer Peters is conducting an interview in the morning and must prepare several questions in preparation.Which kind of questions should he probably rely on most?

Accepted Answer

A) Leading questions 
B) Hypothetical questions 
C) Closed-ended questions 
D)  Open-ended questions 
A) Leading questions 
B) Hypothetical questions 
C) Closed-ended questions 
D)  Open-ended questions D

Question 4

Before confessing,a suspect must feel:

Accepted Answer

A) comfortable in his surroundings. 
B) exhausted. 
C) as though there is no other option. 
D) angry. 
A) comfortable in his surroundings. 
B) exhausted. 
C) as though there is no other option. 
D) angry.

Question 5

A suspect may waive their Miranda safeguards;however the _____ then has a heavy burden to prove that the waiver was freely and knowingly given.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A suspect may waive their Miranda safeguards;however...

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an indicator of deceptive behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Vocal changes 
B) Stalling before answering 
C) Restating a question or asking to have it repeated 
D)  Tucking one foot beneath the other 
A) Vocal changes 
B) Stalling before answering 
C) Restating a question or asking to have it repeated 
D)  Tucking one foot beneath the other

Question 7

Once a suspect has been informed of his rights involving self-incrimination and counsel,what must the suspect do before police may begin questioning?

Accepted Answer

A) Confess 
B) Be evaluated by a psychiatrist 
C) Eat food and drink water 
D) Waive those rights freely and voluntarily 
A) Confess 
B) Be evaluated by a psychiatrist 
C) Eat food and drink water 
D) Waive those rights freely and voluntarily

Question 8

A(n)_____ is direct acknowledgment by the suspect of his or her guilt in the commission of a specific crime or as being an integral part of a specific crime.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)_____ is direct acknowledgment by the suspect...

Question 9

Depriving suspects of food,water,or sleep in order to force a confession is a violation of which amendment?

Accepted Answer

A) Fourth 
B) Fifth 
C) Sixth 
D)  Fourteenth 
A) Fourth 
B) Fifth 
C) Sixth 
D)  Fourteenth

Question 10

While conducting an interview,officers should listen extensively rather than dominate the conversation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When a suspect cannot read or write or is only fluent in a foreign language,the investigator:

Accepted Answer

A) may choose to record the statement. 
B) should insist that the suspect sign a written statement. 
C) should suggest that the suspect hold off on giving a verbal statement for the time being. 
D) assure the suspect that a written statement will contain only information given to the investigator. 
A) may choose to record the statement. 
B) should insist that the suspect sign a written statement. 
C) should suggest that the suspect hold off on giving a verbal statement for the time being. 
D) assure the suspect that a written statement will contain only information given to the investigator.

Question 12

An interrogation is nonaccusatory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An _______ is accusatory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An _______ is accusatory....

Question 14

Which combination of traits will most accurately predict that a suspect is telling the truth?

Accepted Answer

A) Rapid eye blinking,chin jutting forward 
B) Chin on chest,closed eyes,stuttering 
C) Pupils fully dilated,eyebrows squeezed together 
D)  Head tilted,hand on chin,eyebrows raised 
A) Rapid eye blinking,chin jutting forward 
B) Chin on chest,closed eyes,stuttering 
C) Pupils fully dilated,eyebrows squeezed together 
D)  Head tilted,hand on chin,eyebrows raised

Question 15

The subject holding his head in a _____ position indicates that he is interested and probably telling the truth during an interview.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The subject holding his head in a...

Question 16

Discuss what considerations should be observed during the interview process.

Accepted Answer

Develop a plan of action (data prior to

Question 17

Interrogations should be conducted in a private setting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In approximately _____ percent of wrongful convictions overturned by DNA evidence,defendants made false confessions,admissions,or statements to law enforcement officials.

Accepted Answer

A) 5% 
B) 10% 
C) 15% 
D) 25% 
A) 5% 
B) 10% 
C) 15% 
D) 25%

Question 19

Which of the following is true regarding police interviews?

Accepted Answer

A) Friendly conversation should be held to a minimum during a police interview or avoided all together. 
B) The most successful interviews are conducted at the scene where the crime occurred. 
C) When a husband and wife are both subjects of the interview,they should be interviewed together. 
D) The tone of a police interview should be formal but somewhat relaxed. 
A) Friendly conversation should be held to a minimum during a police interview or avoided all together. 
B) The most successful interviews are conducted at the scene where the crime occurred. 
C) When a husband and wife are both subjects of the interview,they should be interviewed together. 
D) The tone of a police interview should be formal but somewhat relaxed.

Question 20

The Miranda warning applies only to custodial interrogations,not when the suspect is free to leave.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which one of the following practices helps safeguard against false confessions?

Discuss the main goals of the interrogation process.

Officer Peters is conducting an interview in the morning and must prepare several questions in preparation.Which kind of questions should he probably rely on most?

Before confessing,a suspect must feel:

A suspect may waive their Miranda safeguards;however the _____ then has a heavy burden to prove that the waiver was freely and knowingly given.

Which of the following is NOT an indicator of deceptive behavior?

Once a suspect has been informed of his rights involving self-incrimination and counsel,what must the suspect do before police may begin questioning?

A(n)_____ is direct acknowledgment by the suspect of his or her guilt in the commission of a specific crime or as being an integral part of a specific crime.

Depriving suspects of food,water,or sleep in order to force a confession is a violation of which amendment?

While conducting an interview,officers should listen extensively rather than dominate the conversation.

When a suspect cannot read or write or is only fluent in a foreign language,the investigator:

An interrogation is nonaccusatory.

An _______ is accusatory.

Which combination of traits will most accurately predict that a suspect is telling the truth?

The subject holding his head in a _____ position indicates that he is interested and probably telling the truth during an interview.

Discuss what considerations should be observed during the interview process.

Interrogations should be conducted in a private setting.

In approximately _____ percent of wrongful convictions overturned by DNA evidence,defendants made false confessions,admissions,or statements to law enforcement officials.

Which of the following is true regarding police interviews?

The Miranda warning applies only to custodial interrogations,not when the suspect is free to leave.

Foundations of Criminal Investigations

The Crime Scene: Field Notes, documenting, and Reporting

Processing the Crime Scene

Identification of Criminal Suspects

Legal Issues in Investigations

Criminal Intelligence and Surveillance Operations

Management of Informants and Undercover Operations

Death Investigations

Robbery

Assault and Related Offenses

Missing and Abducted Persons

Crimes Against Children: Child Abuse and Child Fatalities

Theft-Related Offenses

Arson and Bombings

Terrorism and National Security Crimes

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Exam 6: Interviews and Interrogations

Which one of the following practices helps safeguard against false confessions?

Discuss the main goals of the interrogation process.

Officer Peters is conducting an interview in the morning and must prepare several questions in preparation.Which kind of questions should he probably rely on most?

Before confessing,a suspect must feel:

A suspect may waive their Miranda safeguards;however the _____ then has a heavy burden to prove that the waiver was freely and knowingly given.

Which of the following is NOT an indicator of deceptive behavior?

Once a suspect has been informed of his rights involving self-incrimination and counsel,what must the suspect do before police may begin questioning?

A(n)_____ is direct acknowledgment by the suspect of his or her guilt in the commission of a specific crime or as being an integral part of a specific crime.

Depriving suspects of food,water,or sleep in order to force a confession is a violation of which amendment?

While conducting an interview,officers should listen extensively rather than dominate the conversation.

When a suspect cannot read or write or is only fluent in a foreign language,the investigator:

An interrogation is nonaccusatory.

An _______ is accusatory.

Which combination of traits will most accurately predict that a suspect is telling the truth?

The subject holding his head in a _____ position indicates that he is interested and probably telling the truth during an interview.

Discuss what considerations should be observed during the interview process.

Interrogations should be conducted in a private setting.

In approximately _____ percent of wrongful convictions overturned by DNA evidence,defendants made false confessions,admissions,or statements to law enforcement officials.

Which of the following is true regarding police interviews?

The Miranda warning applies only to custodial interrogations,not when the suspect is free to leave.

Foundations of Criminal Investigations

The Crime Scene: Field Notes, documenting, and Reporting

Processing the Crime Scene

Identification of Criminal Suspects

Legal Issues in Investigations

Criminal Intelligence and Surveillance Operations

Management of Informants and Undercover Operations

Death Investigations

Robbery

Assault and Related Offenses

Missing and Abducted Persons

Crimes Against Children: Child Abuse and Child Fatalities

Theft-Related Offenses

Arson and Bombings

Terrorism and National Security Crimes

Filters