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Obtaining initial accounts

Initial accounts – references

A list of all the sources of information in this guidance. 

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Identify and record needs and vulnerabilities

Accurate assessing and recording at initial contact, to ensure a quality account and follow the Victims' Code. 

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Suggesting eye closure

Helping witnesses to improve their recollection.

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Allowing uncertainty

Getting better information by not pushing for answers.

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Strategic recommendation – use of self-administered interviews

When to enable witnesses to provide their own written statements.

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Future research questions

Recommendations for possible research in the future.

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Strategic recommendation – building knowledge and skills

Supporting officers and staff to improve the accuracy and amount of information obtained in first accounts.

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Witnesses’ own words and open questioning

The types of questioning that will get the most accurate details. 

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Alcohol intoxication

When and how to get initial accounts from people who are under the influence of alcohol. 

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Clarifying sources of information

Helping to get accurate accounts from witnesses.

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Witness separation

Helping to reduce the likelihood of witnesses reporting information they have not directly observed.

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Rapport building

Developing a relationship or bond with the witness so they feel comfortable and how this improves the accuracy and amount of information they give.

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Introduction to initial accounts

What and who this evidence-based guidance is for. And how it was put together.

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Conflict management

Developing the evidence base

Nationally consistent data on the police use of force means there is now scope to build the evidence base on police and public safety.

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References quoted in this guidance

A number of research papers have been quoted in this guidance.

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Conflict management skills

The skills needed to support the non-physical aspects of conflict management to reduce the risk of officers and staff being assaulted and increase public safety.

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Supervisory support

Supervisors play an important role supporting officers and staff who have been assaulted. They also need to be aware of any issues that might increase the chance of confrontation, or impact someone's wellbeing.

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Introduction to conflict management

What and who these evidence-based guidelines are for. And how they were put together.

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Learning the lessons

Using the best available research to identify patterns, understand the risks to safety, identify learning needs and assess training delivery. 

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Operational policing

Critically exploring the role of the Problem-Oriented Policing Team in supporting Merseyside Police’s ambitions to embed evidence-based practices and develop the force's strategic commitment to preventative policing

Capacity evaluation to fully embed research-informed practice and policy, including the work undertaken by the Problem-Oriented Policing Team in Merseyside Police.
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