Template Project for Interview Preparation

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This template helps senior investigators develop a comprehensive strategy for interviewing subjects or witnesses. By reviewing all relevant evidence and organizing data, investigators can approach interviews with a clear plan.

Tasks include reviewing case files, developing interview strategies, profiling subjects, and conducting mock interviews. The goal is to increase the chances of obtaining valuable information through thorough preparation.

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Create a thorough interview strategy by reviewing evidence, profiling subjects, and preparing questions.

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Proposed Tasks

High Impact, Immediate Action

  • Review case files due in 1 day
    ☐ Review all available evidence ☐ Take note of key details ☐ Identify gaps in information
  • Conduct a pre-interview briefing due in 1 day
    ☐ Brief all team members on the plan ☐ Review roles and responsibilities
  • Review legal parameters due in 1 day
    ☐ Ensure all planned questions are legal ☐ Review rights of the subject or witness
  • Finalize interview plan due in 1 day
    ☐ Review and finalize the plan ☐ Ensure all team members are on board
  • Review all preparation steps due in 1 day
    ☐ Ensure all tasks are completed ☐ Address any last-minute issues
  • Conduct the interview or interrogation due in 1 day
    ☐ Follow the prepared plan ☐ Adapt as necessary
  • Profile subjects or witnesses due in 2 days
    ☐ Review subject's background ☐ Identify potential leverage points ☐ Assess subject's reliability

High Impact, Requires Planning

  • Refine interview questions due in 2 days
    ☐ Review questions based on subject profile ☐ Consider potential objections
  • Develop interview strategy due in 3 days
    ☐ Identify key questions ☐ Plan question sequencing ☐ Prepare for potential responses
  • Prepare backup plans due in 3 days
    ☐ Plan for possible non-cooperation ☐ Prepare alternative questions
  • Prepare self for potential confrontations due in 3 days
    ☐ Review de-escalation techniques ☐ Prepare mentally for potential hostility
  • Conduct mock interviews due in 1 week
    ☐ Practice with team members ☐ Refine strategy based on mock interview results

Low Impact, Quick Tasks

  • Coordinate with team members due in 1 day
    ☐ Share interview strategy ☐ Assign roles for the interview ☐ Gather feedback from team
  • Prepare interview room due in 1 day
    ☐ Ensure room is comfortable and private ☐ Set up recording equipment
  • Prepare emotionally due in 1 day
    ☐ Take care of personal well-being ☐ Prepare mentally for the task
  • Prepare note-taking materials due in 1 day
    ☐ Ensure adequate supplies for note-taking ☐ Set up a system for marking key points
  • Check recording equipment due in 1 day
    ☐ Ensure equipment is functioning properly ☐ Have backups available
  • Ensure witness or subject comfort due in 1 day
    ☐ Provide water or other comforts ☐ Ensure a neutral environment

Low Impact, Requires Planning

  • Review subject's social media due in 2 days
    ☐ Look for additional information ☐ Identify any recent changes in behavior
  • Schedule post-interview debrief due in 2 days
    ☐ Set a time for team debrief ☐ Prepare a structure for the debrief