Introduction: Tripartite Police Interview Interaction

Abstract

There is no doubt that the police interview is an important part of the legal process. Through it, information relevant to the case is gathered and becomes part of the evidence presented and tested in court. In criminal cases, the interview is considered one of the most important methods available to police for investigating the facts (Gudjonsson, 1992). The police interview therefore has crucial dual roles: evidential and investigative (Baldwin, 1993; Haworth, 2010; Johnson, 2006).