What recording device should be on during interviews?

What recording device should be on during interviews?

• A. Notebook only
• B. Bodycam
• C. Voice recorder only
• D. None

Answer: (B)

Capturing a complete and verifiable record of an interview requires both what is said and the surrounding context. A bodycam provides video and audio with timestamps, showing exactly who spoke, facial expressions, tone, and the scene itself. This combination makes the record more accurate, trustworthy, and useful for review, training, and accountability. It also helps protect all parties by documenting interactions as they occurred. Notebook-only notes miss quotes and tone, and don’t capture nonverbal cues or the setting. A voice recorder captures audio but leaves out body language, expressions, and visual context. Choosing none means there’s no recorded record at all.

Capturing a complete and verifiable record of an interview requires both what is said and the surrounding context. A bodycam provides video and audio with timestamps, showing exactly who spoke, facial expressions, tone, and the scene itself. This combination makes the record more accurate, trustworthy, and useful for review, training, and accountability. It also helps protect all parties by documenting interactions as they occurred.

Notebook-only notes miss quotes and tone, and don’t capture nonverbal cues or the setting. A voice recorder captures audio but leaves out body language, expressions, and visual context. Choosing none means there’s no recorded record at all.