STEP 3 continued If, after considering all the pros and cons of filming an INTERVIEW for legal evidentiary purposes, you decide that video is the best option to record testimony then modify this. FILMING I am about to interview _________ [full name] about _____________ [factual description of the incident you are about to discuss with the witness]. I am speaking to ______ [full name so long as safety and security allows] because he/she ____________________ [describe the witness’ role asking, Was he/she injured in the incident? Does he/she know someone who was injured or killed? Does he/she have relevant medical expertise? Relevant military expertise? Was it his/her property that was impacted?] Examples: “The interviewee sustained injuries when he was pulled out of the car by the military police at a checkpoint.” “The child killed in the attack was the interviewee’s son.” “The interviewee is a medial doctor that specializes in documenting sexual violence. She examined ten of the victims.” “The interviewee previously served with the U.S. military and did two tours of duty in the Middle East.” “One of the homes bulldozed was owned by the interviewee.” FOR MORE INFORMATION See Interviewing for Legal Evidentiary Purposes STEP 4 wrap up filming End with: I completed filming at _________[time]. 107 VIDEO AS EVIDENCE: ADDING ESSENTIAL INFORMATION V 1.0