ABSTRACT

The current study is the first phase of a larger evaluation of the Vermont State Police (VSP) PEACE Model interview training program. This evaluation measures the impact of the program on trainees’ interviewing knowledge and attitudes, and opinions about the program. VSP Members participating in Tier 1 (N = 72) and Tier 2 (N = 46) PEACE interview training completed a questionnaire, both before and after training, about (1) their knowledge of interviewing and related concepts, (2) their attitudes about various interviewing practices, and (3) their beliefs about the training session. Results showed that training had a large effect on knowledge for participants in both training courses. As well, a majority of Tier 1 and Tier 2 trainees reported attitudes in line with scientific consensus after training. Specifically, most items related to eyewitness testimony, memory, and coercion were endorsed post-training by the majority of officers, while items covering deception detection and interrogation rights were endorsed less frequently. Additionally, trainees reported that their training experience was quite positive. Implications for the program and future directions for training are discussed.

摘要

当前的研究是对佛蒙特州警察（VSP）PEACE模型面试培训计划进行较大评估的第一阶段。该评估评估了该计划对受训者的面试知识和态度以及对该计划的看法的影响。参加第1层（N  = 72）和第2层（N = 46）PEACE访谈培训在培训前后均完成了一份问卷调查表，内容涉及（1）他们的访谈知识和相关概念，（2）他们对各种访谈实践的态度，以及（3）他们对培训课程的看法。结果表明，培训对两种培训课程的参与者的知识都有很大影响。同样，大多数1级和2级受训人员在培训后均表示其态度符合科学共识。具体而言，大多数警官在训练后都认可了与目击者的证词，记忆和胁迫有关的大多数物品，而涉及欺骗性侦查和审讯权的物品则得到较少的认可。此外，受训者报告说，他们的培训经验非常积极。