Conducting Interrogations: Techniques and Procedures

Conducting Interrogations: Techniques and Procedures

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to apply the rules in conducting interrogation. At the end of the lesson, you will be able to perform basic interrogation procedures.

What do you already know about the different forms of interrogation?

Forms of Interrogation

Direct Interrogation: Subject is aware of the interrogation but may not know the true objectives. Indirect Interrogation: Subject is aware of the interrogation. Screening: Applied post-capture for background information.

Types of Interrogation

Formal Interrogation: In-depth systematic exploitation of the interrogee's knowledge. Debriefing: Used when the interrogator is aware of the subject's knowledge area. Interview: A less formal version of debriefing.

Phases of Interrogation

Planning, approach, questioning, termination, recording, and reporting.

Techniques of Interrogation

The Reid technique: Involves steps like confrontational presentation, theme development, handling denials, overcoming objections, retaining the suspect's attention, addressing the suspect's passive mood, presenting an alternative question, eliciting an oral recount of events, and converting oral admissions to a formal confession.

Conclusion

Direct Interrogation, Indirect Interrogation, Screening, Formal Interrogation, Debriefing, Interview, Interrogation of lay personnel, Tactical Interrogation, Reid Technique

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