Tracing Witnesses is always important. Right after an event, one needs to figure out who knows what. Months and years later they may have moved and forgotten to tell you. The investigator has special insight into techniques of locating, finding, and obtaining statements from witnesses.
Locating and taking a statement from witnesses is a very objective process; it is important that the interviewer is aware of possible tactics which are used to deceive, mislead or confuse.
Tracing witnesses and obtaining statements
Tracing Witnesses is always important. Right after an event, one needs to figure out who knows what. Months and years later they may have moved and forgotten to tell you. The investigator has special insight into techniques of locating, finding, and obtaining statements from witnesses.
