Who must approve a victim clarification interview?

• A. The police chief
• B. A court
• C. Unit leadership
• D. The victim's attorney

Answer: (C)

The key idea is that supervision and accountability within the investigating unit are what authorize a victim clarification interview. Unit leadership is responsible for approving this step to ensure it follows agency policy, is conducted with properly trained personnel, and is timed and conducted in a way that protects the victim while allowing the collection of reliable information. This oversight helps prevent coercion or retraumatization and keeps the process consistent with how the agency handles interviews and victim services.

The other options don’t fit because the police chief handles high-level administrative matters rather than day-to-day investigative decisions, a court doesn’t authorize investigative steps like interviews, and while the victim’s attorney plays a crucial role in protecting the victim’s rights, they do not grant formal approval for the interview within the investigative workflow.