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... > social science subjects > sociology > social problems > social problems encyc > politics, power, and war > social control > police work > criminal investigation > investigative interviewing
... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of organizations, institutions and structure > communities (sociology) > politics and law > social control > police work > criminal investigation > investigative interviewing
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > law enforcement > policing > criminal investigation > investigative interviewing

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investigative interviewing  

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  • DefinitionAn ‘investigative interview’ is an interview conducted to elicit evidence or information from a person (i.e., witness, victim, complainant or suspect) during the process of an investigation. Investigative interviews conducted by police can vary greatly in purpose, scope and content. [Source: The SAGE Dictionary of Policing; Investigative Interviewing]

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