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.
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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.