During a police interview/interrogation how, when & where would you set up your interview?

Question

Any suggestions from anyone???

Answer 1

I guess the rest of the answers are assuming that you are the one being interviewed or interogated. I didn,t get that from the question. It appears that your question has more to do with you as the interviewer or interogator. How and when would be up to you. The when is important if the case is fresh and the info you hope to obtain needs to be fresh. Where is the most important factor. If the person you are interviewing is a suspect or "person of Interest" as they now say you would diffinately set up the interview on your terms. At the station house in an Interview room. This makes the person feel that they are not in control and YOU are. If the person is considered a witness then make the session at the convinience of the witness. Make them feel comfortable. In their own living room or a park bench, etc. You want that person to tell you as much as they can remember and being comfortable will get that from them. The word "Interogation" is not used much anymore. "Interview" has taken it's place. You would usually interogate someone after they have been arrested and Mirandized. In many cases that is done with their Attorney present.

Answer 2

Gunny T has some good suggestions, but he needs to remember that you are not required to answer any questions at all, whether voluntarily or involuntarily. If you are arrested, they have to mirandize you to question you. Otherwise, they dont have to tell you anything; although many police departments and district attorneys mirandize anyone they question formally as a matter of policy. I would suggest setting the interview up in a place comfortable to you (such as your home). If you go to the police department, make it clear to the officers that you are there of your own free will, and will cooperate as best you can, but first ascertain the reason behind the questioning, and if you are considered a suspect. Not that they cant lie to you and say you are not a suspect, but if the questioning gets intense, or incriminatory, stop the interview, and tell them you want to speak to an attorney before continuing again. Most importantly, do not lie. If you get caught in a lie, it can really be held against you. Hope this helps

Answer 3

First and formost, before you even go in get them to ascertain if you are a suspect and if you are required by law to answer questions. If you are not, don't meet with them. If you are rewquired by law to answer demand an attorney be present for any questioning. Best have an attorney set up the interview anyway.

Answer 4

I answered a question familar to this one, so here it goes again,
1) Interview - No Miranda Warning - no handcuffs- At home, office, donut shop or police dept.
2) Interrogation- Miranda warning - handcuffs - at the police station and maybe naked.

Answer 5

You wouldn't. I'd be the one who determines when and where I'll conduct the interview. If this is what you meant. Your question isn't very clear on this.

Answer 6

dkiller said it best. Follow his advice.