Face-to-Face Recorded Statements Services

Face-to-face recorded statements are a valuable tool for conducting investigations, especially in cases where there is a dispute over the facts or the credibility of the parties involved.

A face-to-face recorded statement is a formal interview that is conducted in person and recorded by audio or video equipment. Face-to-face recorded statements help us obtain accurate and reliable information from the witness, claimant, or suspect, as well as assess their demeanor, body language, and emotional state. A face-to-face recorded statement can also help to establish rapport, trust, and cooperation between the investigator and the interviewee.

Status has found there are some advantages and disadvantages of using face-to-face recorded statements in investigations. Some of the advantages are:

• Captures the tone, inflection, and emotion of the interviewee, which can provide clues to their veracity, motivation, and attitude.
• Preserves the exact words and expressions of the interviewee, which can be useful for later analysis and comparison.
• Prevents or reduces the risk of misinterpretation, distortion, or omission of information by the interviewer or the interviewee.
• Deters or exposes attempts of deception, manipulation, or coercion by the interviewer or the interviewee.
• Enhances the credibility and professionalism of the investigation and the investigator.

Some of the disadvantages include:

• Causes the interviewee to feel intimidated and stressed, which can affect their willingness and ability to provide information.
• Costs time, and money, and can logistically be challenging to arrange and conduct.
• Raises legal and ethical issues regarding consent, privacy, confidentiality, and admissibility of evidence.
• Creates technical problems or malfunctions with the recording equipment or the quality of the recording.
• Generates a large amount of data that requires transcription, storage, and analysis.