When a suspect is willing to give a verbal statement about his involvement in a crime,but is unwilling to have it written down at that time,the investigator should:

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The investigator should allow the suspect to give the verbal statement without interruption and then ask for a signed written statement later. Interrupting the suspect's remarks or suggesting that they hold off on giving a verbal statement may discourage them from providing any information at all. It's important not to make any promises to the suspect about the content of the statement, so option D is also correct, but not as specific to the situation described in the question.

When a Suspect Is Willing to Give a Verbal Statement