Police Investigative Interviews And Interpreting: Context, Challenges, And Strategies (Hb 2014) Hardcover

Police Investigative Interviews and Interpreting: Context, Challenges, and Strategies is a professional reference designed for police training and any situation involving interpreters. It addresses the complexities of investigative interviews in multilingual settings, offering solutions for the challenges faced when suspects or witnesses do not speak the same language as the interviewer. The book covers essential topics such as the role and skills of interpreters, investigative interviewing in law enforcement, concerns about interpreter influence on interview outcomes, and the importance of word-based interpretation in legal contexts. It also explores non-linguistic factors that can affect interpretation. Through examining current investigative interview methods and providing practical strategies for both interpreters and law enforcement, the book includes examples of interpreted interview excerpts to enhance understanding. While focused on police interviews, the principles also apply to other interview-based professions, such as customs, employer-employee interviews, and insurance claims. This book is part of the CRC Press Advances in Police Theory and Practice Series.