This week’s International Association of Interviewers interview and interrogation training tip provided by Wicklander-Zulawski, has Wayne Hoover, CFI discussing types of cases for telephone interviews.
The telephone can be a great resource for conducting interviews, but not the best-case scenario for every interview. It really depends on the type of case. We must consider the value of the information versus the possibility of an unsuccessful interview. Evidence should be considered within the framework of the investigation, the timeliness of responding, the unrealistic probability of success versus the realistic probability of success.
One type of case where the telephone might make sense is when someone is apprehended in the act. The emotional shock of being caught often makes them willing to discuss the issue. Their guilt is absolutely known, and there’s no reason for them not to talk about their involvement. If you’re dealing with a short-tenured employee the amount of money or product that they’ve stolen is generally limited. Having direct evidence, video, or other documents can also speed the process up, so a telephone interview may be the way to go.
Assessing risk versus benefit and time versus cost will also help determine if the telephone is the proper venue for you using the telephone interview.
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