Assignment : Interrogation

In the second phase of the interrogation process, there are several outcome-based tactics that may be used to obtain a confession. These outcome-based tactics are methods exercised by investigators to persuade the suspect to cooperate and confess. These methods or tactics may include the following aspects:

Appealing to the suspect's self-interest

Confronting the suspect with evidence of guilt

Undermining the suspect's confidence in his or her denials

Identifying contradictions in the suspect's alibi or story

Asking specific behavioral analysis interview questions

Appealing to the importance of cooperation

Offering moral justifications and face-saving excuses

Confronting the suspect with false evidence of guilt

Praising or flattering the suspect

Appealing to the detective's expertise and authority

Submission Details:

On the basis of what you have learned in the course, in a minimum of 250 words, post to the Discussion Area your response to the following:

Discuss three of the most effective interrogation techniques. Justify your position by creating scenarios in which you may use each technique.

Include the legal implications that will need to be considered when executing each technique.