The Mindful Interview Method: Retrieving Cognitive Evidence

I believe that conducting mindful interviews will lead to retrieving reliable cognitive evidence, 
which will lead to investigations that are more objective and less biased.
-Gil Zamora, Retired Forensic Artist, San José Police Department | Adjunct Lecturer

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Why should you interview eyewitnesses in a mindful manner? 

  • When you are more present your investigations will rely on evidence that is reliable.

  • When you ask less suggestive questions you enhance the integrity of cognitive evidence collected.

  • When you understand the limitations of human memory you’ll accept TIATI (That Is All There Is).

  • When you practice the mindful interview it supports your officer wellness program by integrating mindfulness qualities into key operational performance duties.

  • When community members learn of your respect and empathy for their ability to recall information they will be more apt to offer more reliable information.