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The Reed Technique - An Interrogation Method Criticized for Its Controversial Results
30:41 - 34:41 (04:00)
This episode discusses the Reed technique, a nine-step interrogation method frequently used in North America, that's come under criticism for producing false confessions from innocent people, and its controversial methods.
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Critics argue that the Reed Technique for interrogation, which focuses on both verbal and nonverbal cues, can lead to false confessions, especially when used on minors without their parents present.
30:41 - 33:04 (02:23)
Interrogation Techniques
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Critics argue that the Reed Technique for interrogation, which focuses on both verbal and nonverbal cues, can lead to false confessions, especially when used on minors without their parents present.
ChapterThe Reed Technique - An Interrogation Method Criticized for Its Controversial Results
EpisodeSelects: How Police Interrogation Works
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The police use storytelling techniques during interrogations to make the suspect feel hopeless and stop denials.
33:04 - 34:41 (01:36)
Police interrogation
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The police use storytelling techniques during interrogations to make the suspect feel hopeless and stop denials. They create a story for the suspect to latch onto and actively listen for any verbal or nonverbal confirmations while incorporating different themes until they find one that works.