Practice question
When conducting interviews with potential witnesses, what is an ethical and professional approach a private investigator should always adhere to?
- Offer monetary compensation for their testimony or cooperation.
- Identify themselves clearly as a private investigator and the general purpose of their inquiry, without misrepresenting facts.
- Suggest answers to the witness to guide them towards relevant information.
- Pose as someone else (e.g., a surveyor, sales representative) to obtain information more easily.
Answer: B — Identify themselves clearly as a private investigator and the general purpose of their inquiry, without misrepresenting facts.
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