Essentials of the Reid Technique: Criminal Interrogation and Confessions
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Book Overview
Practiced worldwide, the Reid Technique (R) is the leading approach to interview and interrogation practices. Since 1962, hundreds of thousands of investigators have received training in the Reid Technique through Criminal Interrogation and Confessions. The updated, the abridged version of this best-seller is now available in a new edition from the experts at John E. Reid and Associates, Inc. The updated second edition of best-selling Essentials of the Reid Technique: Criminal Interrogation and Confessions teaches readers how to identify and interpret verbal and nonverbal behaviors of both deceptive and truthful people, and how to move toward obtaining solid confessions from guilty persons. The Reid Technique is built around basic psychological principles and presents interrogation as an easily understood nine-step process. Separated into two parts, What You Need to Know About Interrogation and Employing the Reid Nine Steps of Interrogation, this book will 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.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1449691102
ISBN13:9781449691103
Release Date:September 2013
Publisher:Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Length:216 Pages
Weight:0.90 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 8.0" x 9.9"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
How to interrogate in the 'nice guy' fashion
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
This book provides all the necessary information on one of the most common forms of interview and interrogation used by law enforcement agencies. I bought it, I have read it thoroughly and also used it to write a final paper in a law enforcement class I was taking. The course, which is a necessity for having the qualifications needed to utilize this technique, is expensive. I have not and do not plan on taking the course. I promise all the necessary information is right here in this book. Law enforcement as a rule does not like to see this type of manual out in the public simply because a suspect, armed with the knowledge of what is coming during an interview, can easily outwit them. I say buy it and use it.
A true essential.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
For most seasoned investigators, the book provides a confirmation of "street wise" tactics. For the less experienced, the book is a very good guide, but real-life practice is key. This is a must as a basic or go for the full version if you have time to read the "brick".
Gold Standard of this Field!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I used this for a training manual for my new hires as private investigators, it is hands down one of the best books ever written on interviewing and interrogation techniques. Even the experienced people were raving about the information in it. Can't ask for better than that!
Not just the best for cops, but for any of us...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
If you cannot afford the expensive course given by Reid, or your agency is too "thrifty" to spend the money to send you, this book will give you a thorough overview. The technique is explained very well in two sections- the first part provides a synopsis of interview and interrogation essentials in some detail. Distinctions between Inerviews and Interrogations; Obtaining facts; the Interview Room; Investigator Attitude; Starting Interviews; Formulating Questions; Behavioral Analysis of Truthful and Untruthful Subjects. The second part explains the nine-step technique Reid has developed and perfected over years of use by many agencies. Written for a general reader, the writing avoids legalese and is well illustrated. Highly recommended!
Useful Resource
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
As a school administrator, I find the information on interviewing and interrogation helpful in getting to the bottom of issues I previously have not been able to solve. The questioning techniques and the observation of behaviors presented in this book enable me to allow my students to tell the truth and help to solve their own issues. The resolution of these issues and the breaking down of lies and cover-up behavior is the first step to helping students make better decisions. This book is an invaluable resource in that regard.
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