Essentials of the Reid Technique: Criminal Interrogations and Confessions (Criminal Justice Illuminated) |  | Authors: Fred E. Inbau, John E. Reid, Joseph P. Buckley, Brian C. Jayne
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
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Product Description
The leading interview and interrogation approach used throughout the world today, the Reid Technique® was initially described in the first edition of Criminal Interrogation and Confessions by Fred E. Inbau. Considered the "Bible" for interviewing and interrogation techniques, the book is currently in its fourth edition and hundreds of thousands of investigators have received training in the Reid Technique. Now for the first time, an abridged and more affordable version of this best-selling book is available from the experts at John E. Reid and Associates, Inc. It makes an ideal supplement in Criminal Investigation courses. Essentials of the Reid Technique teaches readers how to spot and interpret verbal and nonverbal behaviors of deceptive (or truthful) people and how to move toward solid confessions from guilty persons. The book includes real-life scenarios and examples to 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.
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 Useful Resource September 24, 2005
Curt O. McDowell (Hudsonville, MI United States)
27 out of 29 found this review helpful
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.
Not just the best for cops, but for any of us... November 4, 2006
J. Patterson (Brooklyn, NY)
20 out of 21 found this review helpful
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!
Gold Standard of this Field! April 2, 2007
S. McComas (Seattle, WA United States)
11 out of 14 found this review helpful
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!
How to interrogate in the 'nice guy' fashion July 27, 2010
Stuart
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. March 22, 2009
Paul Henrick Aube (Laval, Quebec Canada)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
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".
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