A Certified Forensic Interviewer:
• Shall strive for excellence and professionalism in the performance
of his or her duties. ·
• Shall not engage in unethical or illegal conduct, abiding
by the law at all times.
• Shall exhibit the highest level of professionalism while interviewing
sources, victims, witnesses, and suspects.
• Shall follow the rules of law and general practice in the
jurisdiction of the inquiry.
• Will accurately document and testify to the content of the
interview, revealing all information without bias.
• Will comply with all lawful orders of courts and administrative
bodies.
• Shall not engage in unethical, physically abusive or coercive
activities during an interview or interrogation.
• Will respect the dignity of all people being fair and just
in dealing with an individual. ·
• Will conduct himself or herself in a manner that serves the
cause of truth and justice. ·
• Will separate himself or herself from influences which might
bias their judgements while conducting the inquiry.
An applicant omitting information or providing false or
misleading information when applying for the CFI designation violates
the Code of Ethics.
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