Anatomy of Interrogation Themes is the first definitive interrogation field manual appropriate for all investigators having experience in the Reid Technique.

The most difficult aspect of any interrogation is the proper selection and development of interrogation themes. Theme development is essentially a persuasive technique designed to reinforce the deceptive suspect's existing justifications for committing the crime, thus creating an environment in which the suspect feels more comfortable telling the truth about his criminal activity. By developing the most appropriate themes, the investigator, not the suspect, controls the interrogation environment.

THE TEXT FEATURES:

Over 60 crimes addressed

Nearly 2,000 interrogation theme tactics and dialogues

The genesis of the Reid Technique

An overview of the Reid Behavior Analysis Interview

A detailed explanation of the Reid Nine Steps of Interrogation

Proper theme selection and development

An interrogation strategy form

Designed for easy reference

Expanded from first printing of June 2005 from 252 pages to 280