First of all, when I worked in the Navy and worked as a military Police Officer. I was approached by a person, lets call that person Jane, in order to not reveal the person real name. Jane, story commenced like this, she stated that on a Saturday she was physically assaulted by her boyfriend (let name him Tom) at her boyfriend’s apartment. Jane appeared bruised, on her neck, face, arms, and on her back according to the medical doctors who examined her upon acknowledging what took place. My supervisor Ken, informed me at this time, considering the nature of sensitivity of this particular case, that he and his boss will be taking over …show more content…
A short time had pass since Jane was sent to seek medical attention. Ken and his boss were brainstorming, discussing how did the bruises came about on her body, and if any struggle took place. After two hours or so, Jane returned to the office and asked for Ken. For the special sensitivity of this case, Ken boss decided to ask Jane several questions, that was documented inside the office and meanwhile four other military police officers were present, 3 male and one female. “Listening is probably the least explicit of the four language skills, making it the most difficult skill to learn.” Vandergrift, L. (2004).
According to Jane, she informed Ken, that she was in her boyfriend’s apartment drinking beer and alcohol during that night. Jane mentioned that Tom got violent and started groping her and took advantage of her. Jane appeared very convincing while she told her side of her story and she looked at Ken straight in his eyes without any hesitation. During the time Jane was being questioned, Tom was called and informed to report to the military police office with his …show more content…
The command which Tom was presently working at had sufficient testimony from Jane to prosecute Tom for rape, and assault. For sure I thought that Tom was going to be charged considering Jane written confession in this matter.
Suddenly during the course of the investigation, Tom gathered three witnesses that traveled to the command to testify in writing. That Tom and they were with in another state, during the time Jane confessed to Ken about being assaulted. This is where the evaluating stage in my eyes took place. The two guys and one girl mentioned that Jane was not even with them and didn’t even know her at all.“ In addition, listening is a deliberate act that requires a conscious commitment from the listener.” Shipley, S. D. (2010).
This is where the case started giving a twist and the entire military police department had a rude awakening. Jane was questioned (drilled) heavily, numerous times by different senior military police investigators used critical thinking techniques and she did not change her