Revisiting Misinformation About the Reid Technique
Written By:
Joseph P. Buckley
Sep 12, 2025
In the publication, “From Third-Degree To Third-Generation Interrogation Strategies: putting science into the art of criminal interviewing”, * there are several statements about the Reid Technique that require correction.
The author refers to the Reid Technique as “accusatorial interviewing.”
As we have stated in our book, Criminal Interrogation and Confessions (5th ed, 2013) and in numerous Investigator Tips on our website, ( www.reid.com under Resources) and as we teach at all of our training programs, the following describes the Reid interview process:
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