Government – Investigative Interviewing

“Society cannot afford investigative interviewing to be poor. This affects people´s perceptions of the system... Poor interviewing is of no value to anyone; it is a waste of time, resources and money. No one wins. People will not come forward if they have no confidence in the quality of investigators´ interviewing techniques”

(Milne and Bull 1999).

Interviewing, either by phone, or in person, is the major fact finding method we have at our disposal when obtaining information. It has to be done well.

Quality information will improve your downstream business practices and the PEACE Model is recognised as worldwide best practice in Interviewing.

Background to PEACE training model

In 1993, the PEACE Training Model was introduced for Police use in England and Wales. It comprised two models, The Cognitive Model and The Management of Conversation. The PEACE Model has evolved and since been adopted by numerous Police forces and Government agencies worldwide including Scotland, Northern Ireland, Canada, Hong Kong, Australia and the Republic of Ireland.

It is currently being implemented into New Zealand Police training (2009) with the goal being to train all New Zealand Police officers to a Tier 1 foundation level by 2010.

Other Government Organisations we are training are following suit and adopting the PEACE Model as best practice in Interviewing.

"NO SUBSTITUTE FOR EXPERIENCE"

Interview Skills have and will specifically tailor the PEACE Models for your Government Organisation in line with your current practices and legislation from a Foundation Level to a Specialist Level.

We have had many years of practical and theoretical experience at every level using the PEACE Models, interviewing and training for "serious and series" criminal offending.

We are the only qualified independent training providers of the PEACE Model in New Zealand recognised by International Standards (see about us page).

Cognitive Model – Witness Model Increase the quality and quantity of information obtained from witnesses. Read more			Management of Conversation – Suspect Model Put into place a structure that will identify deceit and concealment from suspects. Read more
Tier Structure The Tier Structure that can be delivered in both the Management of Conversation and the Cognitive Model. Read more			Questioning Style Development Foundation Level to improve questioning skills and understand the correct questions to use. Read more
Remote Interview System (RIS) The RIS form will preserve and protect eyewitness memory by eliciting a detailed account at the scene or soon after an incident. Read more			Telephone Interview Skills Provides practical skills to undertake a successful conversation over the telephone. Read more
Bespoke & In-House training Everyone's needs are different, so having your own course may be the best solution. Read more			Consulting Service Are you thinking of interview skills training for your team or self? Read more