Investigations

Questioning here is meant to get needed information from suspects, and being accusatory can be needed

The Reid 9 steps is used in interrogations, and can be very effective

Must be careful when interrogating, as it is very possible to get false confessions!

Suspects being interrogated are not always willing to give answers, so being firm and "rough around the edges" when questioning can be a must, while at the same time using caution is neccessary

The setting here should be more strict, give the suspect less of a comfortable feeling. They should be faced away from the door and a empty room across from the interrogator

The Reid Nine Steps of Interrogation

Step 1

The Direct, Positive Confrontration

Step 2

Theme Development

Step 3

Handling Denials

Step 4

Overcoming Objections

Step 5

Keeping the suspects attention

Step 6

Handling the Suspect's Passive Mood

Step 7

Presenting the Alternative Question

Step 8

Bringing the Suspect into the Conversation

Step 9

The Written Confession

John E. Reid designed these steps, creating one of the more effective interrogation processes out there. These steps won't always assure you a confession, but they help, while staying within the legal and moral boundaries of the law.

The interview process is to get informating from witnesses and from possible victims, so keep in mind during this process to use non-accusatory questions

Make sure the interviewees are comfortable, and in a relaxed setting. Facing the door with it open, and sitting anywhere they feel comfortable

Information gathered here will help investigations greatly, and can lead to new suspects to be interviewed or interrogated

This is designed so that the detectives can find informating that can lead to suspects, arrests, and information about crimes committed

Investigating is a primary way of finding information while requiring the cooperation of the police officers, detectives, and any witnesses or suspects in the questioning process