When Interviewing a Hostile Witness, You Should Remember To

question 5

Multiple Choice

When interviewing a hostile witness, you should remember to:

• A)Contact and interview the hostile witness in the early stages of your investigation
• B)Never threaten a hostile witness with a subpoena
• C)Be especially careful to be biased and unfair in your approach
• D)None of these choices are correct

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Definitions:

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A stable personality characteristic that predisposes individuals to engage in aggressive behaviors across a variety of situations.

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