The Reid Technique of Investigative Interviewing and Advanced Interrogation Techniques

This new 4-day format includes the material from our 3-day  Interview and Interrogation program as well as our 1-day Advanced  program. This is the most complete program available regarding the Reid Technique.

SEMINAR TOPICS INCLUDE

• Interview and Interrogation Preparation
• Distinction Between an Interview and Interrogation
• Proper Room Environment
• Factors Affecting the Subject's Behavior

BEHAVIOR SYMPTOM ANALYSIS

• Evaluating Attitudes
• Evaluating Nonverbal Behavior
• Evaluating Verbal Behavior
• Evaluating Paralinguistic Behavior

BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS INTERVIEW

• The Benefits of Conducting the interview prior to any interrogation
• Analyzing Factual Information Prior to the Interview
• Reid Behavior Provoking Questions
• The Baiting Technique
• Asking Investigative Questions
• Asking Hypothetical Questions

THE INTERROGATION

• Preparation prior to the interrogation
• Assessing the Suspect's Fears prior to the interrogation

THE REID NINE STEPS OF INTERROGATION

• Step 1: The Positive ConfrontationBenefit of the Transition Statement
• Step 2: Theme DevelopmentFirst Person Themes Third Person Themes and Personal Stories Identifying the suspect's Needs for committing the crime
• Step 3: Handling DenialsAddressing Suspect Challenges Addressing the Suspects Request to see evidence Introducing Evidence  Tactics to gain trust  Tactics to change the suspect's perception
• Step 4: Overcoming ObjectionsHandling Logical Challenges
• Step 5: Procurement and Retention of the Suspect's AttentionUse of Role Reversal Challenging the Suspect's Values and Traits Addressing the Suspect's Fear of Consequences Addressing the Futility of continued denials
• Step 6: Handling Suspect's Passive MoodHaving the suspect verbalize agreement
• Step 7: Presenting the Alternative QuestionUnderstanding the Alternative Using Positive and Negative Supporting Statements
• Step 8: Having the Suspect Orally Relate the Details of the CrimeCommitting the Suspect to the crime Guard Against False Confessions
• Step 9: Elements of Oral and Written Statements

Benefits of Attending

Some of the many benefits realized by individuals who attend a REID® training program include learning a time tested process

• that is in compliance with the guidelines established by the courts
• that respects the rights and dignity of the individual
• that is flexible, adaptable and versatile so as to meet the challenges of an ever changing environment
• that will increase your ability to successfully resolve a wide variety of investigations
• that will enhance your ability to eliminate the truthful and identify the deceptive individual
• that has built in safeguards to protect the integrity of the confession
• that will significantly enhance your interviewing and interrogation skills

Individuals who attend a REID® training course will learn how to

• assess the credibility of the information provided by a victim, witness or subject during the investigative interview
• structure the investigative interview
• solicit the subject’s story, version of events, or explanation of what happened by using open-ended questions
• determine the appropriate follow-up questions
• properly phrase the investigative questions
• use behavior provoking questions during the interview
• use persuasion techniques to learn the truth from the deceptive individual
• to determine the best persuasion approach to use as based on subject insights developed during the interview
• evaluate and implement from a variety of approaches the most effective as determined by the individual and case characteristics

From recent participants:

"Just a little info - I have 37 years law enforcement  experience...retired Chief from Burnsville MN. I also served as an  Assistant Commissioner at the MN Department of Public Safety for 3.5  years. My feedback would be..."Whether you are a 2 year frontline  officer, or seasoned veteran of 20+ years, the skills and techniques  that you acquire through the John E. Reid Courses are priceless. I used  them through my entire 37 year career!" Bob Hawkins Continuing Education Coordinator Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training

At every course we typically hear such comments as:

“I wish I had this course a few months ago….” “I can’t wait to get back and try these techniques” “This is so much more in depth than any interview training I have been to”