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The Reed Technique and False Confessions
1:10:44 - 1:17:03 (06:19)
The Reed technique, a widely used method for obtaining confessions from suspects, has come under fire for potentially leading to false confessions. While defenders of the technique point to safeguards, false confessions from the technique have occurred and the police department that uses it most has a high rate of false convictions.
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This episode examines the origin of police coercion tactics, highlighting one 1955 case that led to modern-day interrogation techniques, and how those practices continue to lead to false confessions.
1:10:44 - 1:12:56 (02:11)
Summary
This episode examines the origin of police coercion tactics, highlighting one 1955 case that led to modern-day interrogation techniques, and how those practices continue to lead to false confessions. The connection to the infamous Central Park Five case is also explored.
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The Reed technique is one of the most widely used police interrogation tactics, but it has also been linked to false confessions.
1:12:56 - 1:17:03 (04:07)
Summary
The Reed technique is one of the most widely used police interrogation tactics, but it has also been linked to false confessions. While the technique is supposed to have safeguards against this, the police department remains responsible for more false confessions than any other in the US.