Unit of competency Outline
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Conduct interviews
Conduct interviews
Unit of competency
National Code
PUAPOL026B
PUAPOL026B
State Code
D3793
D3793
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/10/2010
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
18/10/2010
Nominal Hours
80
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
Desired results of interviews
will vary depending on circumstances and may involve the taking of statements relating to a matter, admissions or confessions
Information relevant to the interviews will include
all information about the person being interviewed as well as the matter under investigation
Points of proof include
evidence
corroboration
admissibility
elements
criminal intent
Recording methods may include
audio
video and audio
handwritten
type-written
Exhibits may include
relevant documentary and/or physical materials gained as a result of investigations
Interview strategies may vary but require consideration of
location
timing
method (direct questioning, empathetic questioning)
strategies for developing rapport
who is being interviewed
exclusion of leading questions
avoidance of cross-examinations
Interviews may take place in a variety of circumstances and places include
police station
field (public places, street, car, private dwellings)
Legal and policy requirements differ according to the status of the person being interviewed. Such requirements may include
the presence of a solicitor
independent person
family member or interpreter
special consideration may apply to disabled, child, parent, age, gender, ethnicity and race
Interview plans may need modification according to
demeanour of suspect
refusal to answer questions
equipment failure
suspect request
information disclosed
allegations of misconduct
Operational plan may be
formal
informal
documented
Status include
disability
ages
gender
ethnicity
race
Allegations of unethical behaviour may include
threats
promises
inducements
unfair representation
acts of misconduct
physical abuse
disregard for standard operating procedure (sops)
legislative requirements
duress
coercion
Safety of persons and equipment may be affected by
demeanour of suspect
climate conditions
objects in interview room
physical environment
authority to search suspect
Persons in interviews may include
victims
suspects
informants
informers
offenders may be interviewed in an arrest or non-arrest situation
Characteristics, responses and behaviour of interviewees may be influenced by
age
gender
ethnicity
race
disability
dress
demeanour
non-verbal responses to questions
Progress recording of interviews includes
persons present
times for breaks
changes to circumstances
Special arrangements and requests may include
telephone calls
toilet breaks
refreshments
medical attention
visitors
requests to see superiors
Post-interview procedures may include
tape management security
tape transcription where applicable, copy of tape or statement to interviewee
processing of offender
will vary depending on circumstances and may involve the taking of statements relating to a matter, admissions or confessions
Information relevant to the interviews will include
all information about the person being interviewed as well as the matter under investigation
Points of proof include
evidence
corroboration
admissibility
elements
criminal intent
Recording methods may include
audio
video and audio
handwritten
type-written
Exhibits may include
relevant documentary and/or physical materials gained as a result of investigations
Interview strategies may vary but require consideration of
location
timing
method (direct questioning, empathetic questioning)
strategies for developing rapport
who is being interviewed
exclusion of leading questions
avoidance of cross-examinations
Interviews may take place in a variety of circumstances and places include
police station
field (public places, street, car, private dwellings)
Legal and policy requirements differ according to the status of the person being interviewed. Such requirements may include
the presence of a solicitor
independent person
family member or interpreter
special consideration may apply to disabled, child, parent, age, gender, ethnicity and race
Interview plans may need modification according to
demeanour of suspect
refusal to answer questions
equipment failure
suspect request
information disclosed
allegations of misconduct
Operational plan may be
formal
informal
documented
Status include
disability
ages
gender
ethnicity
race
Allegations of unethical behaviour may include
threats
promises
inducements
unfair representation
acts of misconduct
physical abuse
disregard for standard operating procedure (sops)
legislative requirements
duress
coercion
Safety of persons and equipment may be affected by
demeanour of suspect
climate conditions
objects in interview room
physical environment
authority to search suspect
Persons in interviews may include
victims
suspects
informants
informers
offenders may be interviewed in an arrest or non-arrest situation
Characteristics, responses and behaviour of interviewees may be influenced by
age
gender
ethnicity
race
disability
dress
demeanour
non-verbal responses to questions
Progress recording of interviews includes
persons present
times for breaks
changes to circumstances
Special arrangements and requests may include
telephone calls
toilet breaks
refreshments
medical attention
visitors
requests to see superiors
Post-interview procedures may include
tape management security
tape transcription where applicable, copy of tape or statement to interviewee
processing of offender
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in ability to plan, conduct and record interviews in accordance with jurisdictional law, policies and procedures
Consistency in performance
Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
This unit may be assessed on the job or in a simulated work environment
Specific resources for assessment
Access to recording equipment
Guidance information for assessment
Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.
It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in ability to plan, conduct and record interviews in accordance with jurisdictional law, policies and procedures
Consistency in performance
Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
This unit may be assessed on the job or in a simulated work environment
Specific resources for assessment
Access to recording equipment
Guidance information for assessment
Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.
No information