The Law Enforcement Resource Center has developed a video tape training series on the Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation. It includes dramatizations to stimulate interest and to enhance the retention of information.

• The crucial question in any criminal case is whether or not the suspect, the victim or other witnesses are telling the truth. This DVD training program contains 50 minutes of videotaped illustrations of interviewing techniques, a detailed description of the Reid Nine Steps of Interrogation, and over 60 pages of written material.

PROGRAMS (TOPICAL OUTLINE):

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF INTERVIEWING

• Distinction between interviewing and interrogation
• The proper environment
• Establishing rapport
• Investigator demeanor
• Question Phraseology
• Investigative questions
• Behavior Provoking Questions

VERBAL BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS

• General Rules in the Evaluation of Behavior Symptoms
• Evaluating Attitude
• Evaluating Denials
• Use of Verbs
• Use of Pronouns
• Contractions
• Response Content
• Omissions
• The Behavioral Profile of a Truthful and Deceptive Suspect

NONVERBAL BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS

• Evaluating Posture
• The Use of Illustrators
• Eye Contact
• Grooming, Protective & Supportive Gestures
• Factors Affecting Nonverbal Behavior
• General Rules for the Evaluation of Nonverbal Behavior
• The Nonverbal Behavioral Profile of a Truthful and Deceptive Suspect

THE REID NINE STEPS OF INTERROGATION®

• Physical Characteristics of the Interrogation Room
• Advisement of Rights
• The Positive Confrontation
• Theme Development
• Handling Denials
• Overcoming Objections
• Handling the Suspect's Passive Mood
• Presenting an Alternative Question
• The Verbal Confession
• The Written Confession

The study guide is designed to supplement and expand on the material discussed in the video, and can be used to assess the student's pre and post viewing knowledge. The study guide contains an appendix on "Nine Tips to Make the Nine Steps Work Better for You"