Chapter
The Risks of False Evidence Ploy in Police Interrogations
08:10 - 17:09 (08:59)
The use of the false evidence ploy, an interrogation tactic where a suspect is told false evidence of their guilt, is vulnerable to errors and can put innocent people at risk of false confessions especially when combined with other risk factors such as age.
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Researchers have found that common behavioral cues used to determine if a person is lying are not reliable.
08:10 - 10:53 (02:42)
Summary
Researchers have found that common behavioral cues used to determine if a person is lying are not reliable. Despite training, police officers and others have struggled to accurately detect when someone is lying.
ChapterThe Risks of False Evidence Ploy in Police Interrogations
EpisodeEpisode 7: This Side of the Line
PodcastBear Brook
The False Evidence Ploy is an interrogation tactic where the suspect is told that there is irrefutable evidence of their guilt, even when this is not true.
10:55 - 13:31 (02:36)
Summary
The False Evidence Ploy is an interrogation tactic where the suspect is told that there is irrefutable evidence of their guilt, even when this is not true. This technique and other similar tactics are designed to make the suspect feel hopeless and more likely to confess.
ChapterThe Risks of False Evidence Ploy in Police Interrogations
EpisodeEpisode 7: This Side of the Line
PodcastBear Brook
The Reid technique, a popular method for police interrogations, has been criticized for its potential to elicit false confessions from innocent suspects, particularly when combined with other risk factors like young age.
13:31 - 17:09 (03:38)
Summary
The Reid technique, a popular method for police interrogations, has been criticized for its potential to elicit false confessions from innocent suspects, particularly when combined with other risk factors like young age.