Assignment 2: Witnesses

Various sources require different methods of acquiring information. Create a 3- to 5-slide PowerPoint presentation answering the following questions. Be sure to follow APA format and style and use at least one reliable resource.

1. Identify the methods of acquiring information from a complainant or witness.
2. Discuss various methods of obtaining information from reluctant or fearful victims or witnesses.
3. What is the primary function of hypnosis and what should investigators do with information obtained through hypnosis?

Directions:

• Your 3-slide requirement is excluding your introduction and reference slides.
• Use 1 basic slide design and layout.
• Limit slides to between 6 and 8 lines of content.
• Use bullets for your main points.
• Use speaker notes to fully explain what is being discussed in the bullet points as though you are presenting to an audience.

Paper title: Criminal Investigation

Academic level: College

Pages: 4

Source amount: 4

Subject:  Criminal Investigation

Formatting style:  APA

Type:  Essay

Details:  Complete an essay, not less than 4 pages (1,000 words) in length (excluding the cover sheet, title, and bibliography pages) as follows: It can be argued that the foundation for community support for law enforcement is in the trust built by faith that the police follow the law and adhere to the U.S. Constitution. For example, criminal investigative questioning must be guided by Fourth Amendment search and seizure protections. Harsh or questionable investigative methods may be unethical and illegal. Discuss whether the concern for homeland security has redefined acceptable or ethical criminal investigative tactics used by law enforcement. Explain what impact changes in criminal investigative techniques and methods may have on police-community relations, criminal prosecutions, and the ability of police to investigate major crimes. The essay should be typed, double-spaced, be written in APA format, including in-text source citations, and use a minimum of 4 course-external sources.