Which zone starts about six feet away and ends about nine feet away?

• A. Field Interview Zone
• B. Personal Contact Zone
• C. Field Contact Zone
• D. Proximity Zone

Answer: (A)

When you’re conducting a field interview, you operate in a space that gives you safety and visibility while still allowing you to communicate clearly. The field interview zone sits roughly six to nine feet away. This distance lets you observe the person’s hands and body language, monitor the surroundings, and issue directions or ask questions without entering an overly close or confrontational space. It provides enough room for the person to move slightly, back away if needed, or comply with instructions, while keeping you close enough to respond promptly if the situation changes. In practice, other zones exist for closer interactions or more casual contact, but the six-to-nine-foot range is the standard for initiating a field interview.