Essentials of the Reid Technique: Criminal Interrogation and Confessions

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Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2005 - Law - 253 pages
The leading interview and interrogation approach used throughout the world today, the Reid Techniquer was initially described in the first edition of Criminal Interrogation and Confessions by Fred E. Inbau. Considered the "Bible" for interviewing and interrogation techniques, the book is currently in its fourth edition and hundreds of thousands of investigators have received training in the Reid Technique. Now for the first time, an abridged and more affordable version of this best-selling book is available from the experts at John E. Reid and Associates, Inc. It makes an ideal supplement in Criminal Investigation courses. Essentials of the Reid Technique teaches readers how to spot and interpret verbal and nonverbal behaviors of deceptive (or truthful) people and how to move toward solid confessions from guilty persons. The book includes real-life scenarios and examples to help readers understand the effective and proper way that a suspect should be interrogated and the safeguards that should be in place to ensure the integrity of the confession.
 

Contents

The Importance of Obtaining and Evaluating Factual
11
Privacy and the Interview Room
25
Qualifications Attitude and General Conduct of
37
Preparation and Starting the Interview
47
Behavior Symptoms of Truthful and Untruthful
105
Conclusion
113
Overview of and Preparation for the Reid Nine Steps
119
Direct Positive Confrontation
127
Theme Development
137
Procedures for Nonemotional Offenders
157
Handling Denials
165
Overcoming Objections
181
Procurement and Retention of the Suspects
187
Handling the Suspects Passive Mood
195
Presenting an Alternative Question
203
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