The police are experts at getting information from people. A person may be told 'it will be easier if a statement is made', or 'bail will be granted more quickly if a statement is made'. Do not fall for such tricks as 'a co-offender has told them the whole story'. Any incentives offered by the police should be ignored if the person does not wish to answer questions.

Written and verbal statements can be used in evidence. Any conversation with the police can be used in evidence. Hence any suggestion that a conversation between a suspect and the police is 'off the record' should be ignored.

Police can also listen to and note down conversations held by a person with anyone else, except a lawyer, and use it later in evidence against the person.