Duration
90 Minutes
Originally Aired
June 17, 2020
Panel Facilitator, Director of Community Partnerships, EVAWI
Investigator, US Center for SafeSport
SART Coordinator, Monterrey County Health Department
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, law enforcement officers are using innovative tactics to connect with victims for investigations and to ensure they receive the support they need. One tool some agencies are using is virtual meeting software; they’re interviewing victims and including victim advocates in that process just like they would with a traditional interview. In this panel presentation and discussion, investigators and a forensic nurse utilizing virtual software to interview victims, witnesses, and suspects will discuss the advantages and challenges. They will provide tips and talk about pitfalls to avoid.
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Senior Investigator, New York State Police
Center for Trauma Informed Investigative Excellence, Michigan State University Police Department
This project is supported by Grant No. 2018-TA-AX-K032 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.