You are walking through a park. You see a man grab a woman's bag and run. She is screaming. People are looking but nobody is helping. You call the police. They answer: "What is your emergency?" Describe what you saw in 30 seconds — clearly enough for the police to act.

• The Witness — Bag Theft

  You were sitting at an outdoor cafe on Market Street at about 2 PM on Saturday. A man on a bicycle rode past a woman walking on the pavement, grabbed her handbag, and cycled away. The woman fell and hurt her knee. You ran over to help her.

  Secret goal: You remember: the cyclist was young, maybe 20-25, wearing a red hoodie and dark trousers. The bike was silver. He rode towards the train station. You didn't see his face clearly. The woman's bag was brown leather. Use past tenses and time markers: "I was sitting...", "He rode past and grabbed...", "By the time I reached her..."

• The Police Officer — Bag Theft

  You need a complete description for the report: what happened, when exactly, where exactly, description of the suspect, direction of escape, description of stolen property, and injuries to the victim.

  Secret goal: Ask structured questions: "What time did this happen?", "Can you describe the suspect?", "Which direction did he go?", "Was anyone else nearby who might have seen something?", "Did you notice anything about the bicycle — colour, brand?" Write everything down. If the witness says "I think" or "maybe", push for more certainty: "You think, or you're sure?"

• The Witness — Car Accident

  You were waiting at a bus stop on London Road at 6:30 PM on a Tuesday. A red car ran a red light and hit a cyclist crossing the road. The cyclist flew over the bonnet and landed on the pavement. The car stopped for about 5 seconds, then drove away. You got the first three letters of the number plate.

  Secret goal: You remember: the car was a red hatchback, possibly a Ford or Vauxhall. The plate started with "BL6." The driver looked like a woman with blonde hair but you're not sure. The cyclist was a man in his 30s wearing a high-vis jacket. He was conscious but couldn't move his leg. An ambulance arrived about 10 minutes later. You took a photo on your phone.

• The Police Officer — Car Accident

  This is a hit-and-run. You need: exact time and location, description of the car, any part of the number plate, description of the driver, condition of the victim, names of any other witnesses.

  Secret goal: Ask: "Did the car stop at all?", "How fast was it going approximately?", "Are you certain about those letters on the plate?", "Did anyone else see this?", "Can you show me the photo you took?" If the witness guesses, say: "I need you to tell me only what you actually saw, not what you think might have happened."

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  Actually, now that I think about it... I'm not 100% sure, but I believe... Sorry, I need to correct what I just said. Can I look at the photo on my phone to check? I didn't mention this before, but... Wait — I just remembered something. That's not exactly what I meant — let me rephrase. I understand why you're asking, but I can only tell you what I saw.

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  Revelation

  The officer shows you CCTV footage from a nearby shop. You watch it and realise the suspect was NOT wearing a red hoodie — it was dark orange. You also notice a second person on foot who seemed to be working with the cyclist. You hadn't noticed them at the scene. Do you change your statement?

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  Pressure

  The officer says: "Another witness described the suspect completely differently — they said he was tall with a beard. You said he was short and clean-shaven. Can you explain the difference?" You are now doubting your own memory.

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  Twist

  While you are giving your statement, the suspect is brought into the station. You see them through a glass door. The officer asks: "Is that the person you saw?" You think it might be — but you're only about 60% sure. Do you say yes?

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  Crisis

  The officer tells you: "The victim's family wants to speak to you. They are in the waiting room. They want to thank you for being a witness." You are uncomfortable — you don't want to be involved further. What do you say?

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  Decision

  The officer asks: "Would you be willing to testify in court if this goes to trial?" You are worried about time off work, about the stress, and about the suspect knowing your name. But without your testimony, the case might collapse. What do you decide?

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  Constraint

  You suddenly remember a detail you didn't mention — you saw the suspect drop something small near the cafe. But you've already signed your statement. The officer says: "If you want to add something, we need to start a new form and you'll need to stay another hour." It's already 10 PM. Do you stay or leave and call tomorrow?

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  Opportunity

  The officer says: "You have a really good eye for detail. Have you ever considered joining our Community Watch programme? We need people like you in this neighbourhood." Is this something you'd be interested in?

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  Twist

  A week later, the police call you: "We caught the suspect. But his lawyer says you couldn't have seen what you described from where you were sitting — the angle was wrong. We need you to come back to the station and walk us through your exact position." You are certain of what you saw. But now you have to prove it.

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