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Deception in Interrogations
08:38 - 13:06 (04:27)
The good cop act is based on a deception that the cop understands and sympathizes with you. This technique, along with others like the good cop, bad cop, is often used in TV shows and movies to make the audience think that the deception is genuine.
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False confessions occur when people confess to crimes they did not commit.
08:38 - 11:11 (02:32)
Interrogation Techniques
Summary
False confessions occur when people confess to crimes they did not commit. This podcast explains how interrogation techniques can lead to false confessions and why they are so difficult to reverse.
ChapterDeception in Interrogations
EpisodeSelects: How Police Interrogation Works
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The "good cop" technique is a deceptive tactic used by law enforcement that preys on the victim's belief that the cop sympathizes with and understands them.
11:11 - 13:06 (01:55)
Law Enforcement
Summary
The "good cop" technique is a deceptive tactic used by law enforcement that preys on the victim's belief that the cop sympathizes with and understands them. It is a common trope in media that has been perpetuated by writers who do not necessarily do their research.