Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for interrogation
- Instructions to conduct an interrogation are received and details are confirmed with supervisor
- Detainee history and background is researched to develop lines of questioning in accordance with standard procedures
- Detainee is assessed to determine interrogation method
- Interrogation plan is developed in accordance with organisational requirements
- Interrogation plan is approved by supervisor
- Support staff are briefed on their role during the interrogation
- Interrogation area is prepared according to organisational requirements
- Conduct interrogation
- Detainee is searched in accordance with interrogation plan and organisational requirements
- Appropriate atmosphere is created and maintained in accordance with interrogation plan
- Questions are asked of the detainee in accordance with interrogation plan
- Line of questioning is developed according to verbal and non-verbal responses
- Assessment of detainee's demeanour is continually monitored and appropriate action is taken
- Situations requiring assistance are identified and support is promptly requested
- Legal requirements are identified and applied during activity
- Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and safety precautions are applied throughout activity
- Finalise interrogation