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A step-by-step guide to best practice investigative interviewing of victims, wittinesses and suspects. This book leads the investigator through basic witness interviews, advanced cognitive interviews and conversation management in suspect interviews. This new edition also includes current best practice in the area of investigative interviewing. Recent cases within Australia have highlighted the dangers of using inappropriate interviewing techniques which can result in both serious miscarriages of justice and lost convictions. With a focus on professionalism and advice on the dangers of 'investigative mindset', this book is appropriate for the inexperienced investigator as well as those interested in further honing their skills. This book is an excellent guide for anyone involved in investigation from private sector internal investigation to detectives investigating serious crime.