Which term describes the practice of questioning individuals to gather information during an investigation?

• A. Interrogation
• B. Debriefing
• C. Screening
• D. Interviewing

Answer: (D)

The main concept is gathering information through questioning in an investigative context. Interviewing focuses on eliciting facts, timelines, names, and details from witnesses, victims, or others connected to the case in a non-confrontational, structured way. This contrasts with interrogation, which is a more confrontational method aimed at obtaining a confession, often with pressure. Debriefing involves post-event review to capture observations and actions, not the routine fact-finding from someone involved in the investigation. Screening is about evaluating people or information for suitability or credibility, not the information-gathering interview itself. So, the best term is interviewing.