P E A C E

Planning & Preparation Engage & Explain Account Closure Evaluation

Free recall model

1 Initiate a free report by setting the scene and using an open
TEDS question.
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Conversation management model
1 Initiate a free report using an open TEDS question and
summarise back what was said.
2 Consider whether a sketch plan and/or another free report is
required.
3 Identify witness topics.
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2 Identify suspect topics.
3 Expand each suspect topic by:
• using probing 5Wh + How questions
• summarising and linking topics.

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4 Expand each witness topic using open questions and,
if necessary, probing 5Wh + How questions. 4 Identify and expand investigatively important topics by:
• using probing 5Wh + How questions
5 Expand each investigatively important topic using open Describe... • summarising and linking topics.
questions and, if necessary, probing 5Wh + How questions.
5 Challenge any inconsistencies in an explanation seeking

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6 Summarise back what was said and prepare written statement.
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6 Final summary.
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Ten principles
1 Interviewing is at the heart of investigation. 7 Some witnesses require special consideration.
2 The aim of an interview is to discover the truth. 8 Suspects must be interviewed in accordance with the law.
3 Information must be complete, accurate and reliable. 9 Care must be taken to identify suspects that require
4 Keep an open mind. special consideration.
5 Act fairly. 10 Be sensitive to cultural background and religious beliefs.
6 Questioning can be persistent.