This lesson provides best practices for documenting interviews, maintaining accuracy, and planning next steps in the investigation.
Documenting Interviews and Preliminary Assessment
This lesson provides best practices for documenting interviews, maintaining accuracy, and planning next steps in the investigation.

Note-Taking and Recording

Take neutral notes during interviews, capturing dates, participants, and key quotes. Summarize statements objectively and clearly.

Ensuring Accuracy

Review notes for clarity, verify confusing points with participants if appropriate, and compare with other evidence to confirm facts.

Creating a Timeline

Develop a concise timeline from interview data, aligning events with the investigation record and other evidence.

Next Steps

Identify remaining questions and plan follow-up interviews or requests for documents. Document assigned actions and responsible parties.