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Interviewing Suspect: The Peace Model.

The PEACE model is an approach to conducting investigative interviews with witnesses, victims, and suspects in a non-coercive and ethical manner. It was developed by the UK police as an alternative to more aggressive interrogation techniques, and it has since been adopted by law enforcement agencies around the world.

PEACE is an acronym that stands for:

Preparation and Planning: Before conducting an interview, the interviewer should gather as much information as possible about the case and the person they will be interviewing. This includes reviewing any available evidence, identifying potential witnesses or suspects, and developing a strategy for the interview.

Engage and Explain: The interviewer should establish a rapport with the person being interviewed and explain the purpose of the interview. They should also explain the interview process, including the right to remain silent and the use of any recording equipment.

Account: The interviewer should encourage the person being interviewed to provide a full and accurate account of their knowledge or involvement in the case. This may involve using open-ended questions, active listening, and other techniques to elicit information without coercion.

Closure: The interviewer should bring the interview to a close in a respectful and non-confrontational manner, and ensure that the person being interviewed understands their rights and the next steps in the investigation.

Evaluation: After the interview, the interviewer should evaluate the quality and reliability of the information obtained, and use this to inform further investigation or decision-making.

The PEACE model emphasizes the importance of conducting interviews in a non-coercive and ethical manner, and has been shown to improve the quality and accuracy of witness testimony and other information obtained during an investigation. 

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