This is a video of an Interrogation of a child in 1998 in the USA, using the standard US textbook guidelines on interrogation - Inbaus 9 steps of interrogation. It is shocking, but it is precisely the same methods that are used by the Israelis. Inbau et al The Reid 9 steps of interrogation. Step 1 - Direct Confrontation. Lead the suspect to understand that the evidence has led the police to the individual as a suspect. Offer the person an early opportunity to explain why the offence took place. Step 2 - Try to shift the blame away from the suspect to some other person or set of circumstances that prompted the suspect to commit the crime. That is, develop themes containing reasons that will justify or excuse the crime. Themes may be developed or changed to find one to which the accused is most responsive. Step 3 - Never allow the suspect to deny guilt. If youve let him talk and say the words ‘I didnt do it’, and the more often a person says ‘I didnt do it’, the more difficult it is to get a confession. Step 4 - Ignore excuses. At this point, the accused will often give a reason why he or she did not or could not commit the crime. Try to use this to move towards the confession. Step 5 - Reinforce sincerity to ensure that the suspect is receptive. Step 6 - If suspect cries, infer guilt. The suspect will become quieter and listen. Move the theme discussion towards offering alternatives. If the suspect cries at this point, infer guilt. Step 7 - Pose the “alternative question”, giving two choices for what happened; one more socially acceptable than the other. The suspect is expected to choose the easier option but whichever alternative the suspect chooses, guilt is admitted. Step 8 - Admit guilt. Lead the suspect to repeat the admission of guilt in front of witnesses. Step 9 -Confession. Document the suspects admission and have him or her sign as a confession. https://youtube/watch?v=WkLHXKHb1Vc
Posted on: Mon, 29 Dec 2014 22:52:49 +0000