DFPS CPS Handbook §2248.2
Recording Interviews Of An Adult
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CPS October 2023 It may be necessary for the caseworker to record an interview of an adult in specific circumstances, such as the following: - The adult is recording the interview for his or her records. - The nature of the investigation makes recording advisable. The decision to record an interview of an adult is based on a reasonable need to have the information recorded. The caseworker must do all of the following: - Receive supervisory approval to record the interview, unless circumstances prevent the caseworker from getting this approval. - Notify the adult before the interview that the caseworker will record the interview. - Document the reason for recording the interview. The caseworker must use the recording software provided with her or his DFPS equipment. The caseworker must upload the recording into OneCase as soon as possible after completion. The upload procedures are on the DFPS OneCase / neuDocs and STARRS External (on the DFPS intranet). See 2245.4 Audio or Video Recording of a Child’s Interview .