Principles of Practice: How to Conduct Proper Investigative Interviews and Interrogations Show Since 1947 John E. Reid and Associates has been conducting investigative interviews and when appropriate, interrogations. Since the mid 1970's we have been teaching investigators from law enforcement, government agencies and the private sector from around the world proper interview and interrogation procedures. In this document (an expansion of a prior Investigator Tip)
we will detail the procedures, guidelines and best practices that we teach to all investigators, and will include references and supporting documentation. (See the What's New entry dated February 25, 2022 entitled, "Development of the Reid Technique.") Our purpose is to reinforce the core principles of practice that we feel are essential in conducting effective interviews and interrogations, and are the principles of practice that we teach in all of our training programs. The Essential Elements of the Investigative Interview
The Essential Elements of the Interrogation Process
False Confession Issues False Confessions – The Issues to be Considered: Part One and Part Two Document: False Confessions - The Issues to be Considered What Questions Should be Asked to Determine the Voluntariness and Validity of a Subject's Confession? Document: What Questions Should be Asked to Determine the Voluntariness and Validity of a Subject's Confession? [1] What is the Non-Confrontational Approach [2] Using Open-ended questions – Part One and Part Two [3] There is No Behavior Unique to Lying [4] Do Not Tell the Subject What You Know [5] The Value of Behavior Provoking Questions – A Case Study [6] Clarifying Misrepresentations of Law Enforcement Interrogation Techniques, pages 14-15 [7] The Value of Recording Interrogations [8] Clarifying Misrepresentations of Law Enforcement Interrogation Techniques, pages 3-5 [9] Clarifying Misrepresentations of Law Enforcement Interrogation Techniques [10] Clarifying Misrepresentations of Law Enforcement Interrogation Techniques, page 16 [11] Positive Persuasion [12] Projection and Rationalization [13] The Value of Recording Interrogations Permission is hereby granted to those who wish to share or copy this article. In those instances, the following Credit Statement must be included "This Investigator Tip was developed by John E. Reid and Associates Inc. 800-255-5747 / www.reid.com." Inquiries regarding Investigator Tips should be directed to Toni Overman . Which of the following would be appropriate when preparing for an interview or interrogation?Which of the following would be appropriate when preparing for an interview or interrogation? Research as much as you can about the person you will be interviewing/interrogating; Research the case; Have a plan/goal.
Why should there typically be only one investigator in the interrogation room?Professional. Why should there typically be only one investigator in the interrogation room? It is easier for people to confess to one person than it is to confess to two. A motorist is automatically under arrest when being pulled over, and does have to speak to a police officer.
When conducting an interview what should you do?10 Things to do RIGHT in an interview. 1) Dressing the Part. ... . 2) Review the Questions The Interviewers Will Ask You. ... . 3) Do Enough Research on the Company. ... . 4) Be Respectful of the Interviewers. ... . 5) Good Non-Verbal Behavior.. 6) Be On Time to the Interview. ... . 7) Know all the Credentials of the Company and the Job you're Applying For.. Which of the following are interview methods?One of four methods might be used to interview you:. Live interviews (one-on-one and a panel type). Phone interviews (one-on-one and a panel type). Video or Skype interviews.. Taped interviews.. |