• We are now running on a new, and hopefully much-improved, server. In addition we are also on new forum software. Any move entails a lot of technical details and I suspect we will encounter a few issues as the new server goes live. Please be patient with us. It will be worth it! :) Please help by posting all issues here.
  • The forum will be down for about an hour this weekend for maintenance. I apologize for the inconvenience.
  • If you are having trouble seeing the forum then you may need to clear your browser's DNS cache. Click here for instructions on how to do that
  • Please review the Forum Rules frequently as we are constantly trying to improve the forum for our members and visitors.

Read Reid

springerdave

Regular Member
Joined
May 16, 2008
Messages
665
Location
Northern lower & Keweenaw area, Michigan, USA
imported post

While digging for info about terry stops I came across the Reid method of interrogation. Very interesting. This helps me understand the importance of KYMS (keep your mouth shut) when approached/ detained by LE. This Reid thing should go right along with wash, rinse and repeat.springerdave.
 

Venator

Anti-Saldana Freedom Fighter
Joined
Jan 10, 2007
Messages
6,462
Location
Lansing area, Michigan, USA
imported post

springerdave wrote:
While digging for info about terry stops I came across the Reid method of interrogation. Very interesting. This helps me understand the importance of KYMS (keep your mouth shut) when approached/ detained by LE. This Reid thing should go right along with wash, rinse and repeat.springerdave.
Can you post a link? Ghostrider can put in the wash....thread.
 

Venator

Anti-Saldana Freedom Fighter
Joined
Jan 10, 2007
Messages
6,462
Location
Lansing area, Michigan, USA
imported post

Most police detectives and interrogators in Michigan are trained in the following method of interrogation. Key points to look at here, the suspect really not allowed to talk much until step 8. Another key point with this technique is that it is not concerned with voluntariness of the statement until the police are recording the statement at the end of Step 9.

The REID 9 STEPS OF INTERROGATION, IN BRIEF

[/b]Step One:Direct Positive Confrontation
[/b]
[/b][/b]A.Presentation of fact synopsis to suspect.
B.Reference to evidence, real or fictional.
C.Suspect is told that he is involved in the crime.
D.Behavioral observation of suspect.
E.Restatement of confrontation, stronger or weaker.

Step Two:Theme Development
[/b]
[/b][/b]A.Transition phases from confrontation.
B.Propose reasons that will justify or excuse the commission of the crime.
C.Behavioral assessment of suspect to choose proper theme.
D.Longest portion of 9 steps.

Step Three:Stopping Denials
[/b][/b]
[/b]A. Both guilty and innocent deny the crime at issue.
B.Starts during direct positive confrontation.
C.Absence of denials in step two indicates probable guilt.
D.Interrogator recognizes and stops denial before it is complete.
E.Progress is indicated by cessation or weakening of denials.

Step Four:Overcoming Objections

[/b]A. Suspect proposes a reason why he allegedly did not commit the crime.
B.Normally offered by only the guilty.
C.Indicates progress n the interrogation if given after denials.
D.Handled differently than denials by first listening and accepting.
E.Proper handling of objections helps overcome the subject’s defenses.

Step Five:Getting the Suspect’s Attention
[/b]
[/b]A. Suspect is on defensive and is tense and confused.
B.The themes will work only is suspect is listening.
C.Interrogator reaches peak of sincerity in his speech.
D.Physical closeness and use of verbal techniques to command attention.
E.Physical gestures of sincerity are used to establish attitude of understanding and concern.

Step Six: The Suspect Quiets and Listens
[/b]
[/b]A. The physical signs of surrender begin to appear.
B.The themes are shortened and lead toward alternatives.
C.Establishment of eye contact is most important at this point by verbal andphysical techniques.
D.Tears at this stage positively indicate the suspect’s guilt.

Step Seven: Alternatives
[/b]
[/b]A.Non-threatening to suspect they concern some minor aspect of the crime.
B.Gives choice between acceptable reason and unacceptable reason for committing the crime.
C.One alternative is stressed to lead subject to choose the positive alternative.
D.Either choice is an admission of guilt.

Step Eight: Bringing the Suspect into the Conversation.

A.The acceptance of one alternative is reinforced by the interrogator.
B.The suspect is encouraged to talk about aspect of the crime.
C.The use of realistic words is introduced by the interrogator.
D.Initial corroboration of the confession is begun.
E.Oral witnessing of admissions by two persons.

Step Nine:The Confession
[/b]
[/b]A.Reduction of oral statement into written, typed, or electronically recorded form.
B.Voluntariness of statement is established along with corroboration of details.
C.Suspect’s signing of statement is witnessed by two or more persons.

[/b]Post Interrogation Interview:[/b]

[/b]A.Provides a method to determine technique effectiveness.
B.Keeps guilty suspect in proper frame of mind during typing of formal statement.
C.Allows interrogator to calm down an innocent suspect who was confronted.

This comes from Practical Aspects of Interview and Interrogation[/i], David E. Zulawski, and Douglas E. Wicklander,CRC Press, Ann Arbor, 1998.


3 c:Glad they have found the truth machine.

4 a, b: I guess telling them you have done nothing illegal means you are guilty.

6 d: I guess my allergies and watery eyes mean I did it. People cry for a variety of reasons, not just becausethey areguilty of a crime. I love all the assumptions and "facts" determining guilt. Reminds me of the Salem witch trials. Same logic.
 

PilotPTK

Regular Member
Joined
Oct 2, 2008
Messages
199
Location
MOC Charter Member - Shelby Township, Michigan, US
imported post

Step 1: Under suspicion of what crime are you stopping me?

Step 2: Am I Free to go?

Step 3: "I will not answer any questions without an attorney present"



Obviously, there are some things in between those steps, but that's the general flow chart. Those are also about the only three phrases that I will ever say to a LEO weather I am under arrest or not.

Ben
 

SemperFiGuy

Regular Member
Joined
Feb 13, 2009
Messages
52
Location
Saginaw, Michigan, USA
imported post

In step 8b, is that legal if the person hasn't yet been read their miranda rights? Or even arrested for that matter. After reading this, if i'm retained for any reason it will definatelybe, Wash; rinse; and repeat.
 

ghostrider

Regular Member
Joined
Jul 24, 2007
Messages
1,416
Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
imported post

Venator wrote:
springerdave wrote:
While digging for info about terry stops I came across the Reid method of interrogation. Very interesting. This helps me understand the importance of KYMS (keep your mouth shut) when approached/ detained by LE. This Reid thing should go right along with wash, rinse and repeat.springerdave.
Can you post a link? Ghostrider can put in the wash....thread.
Done.
 

RaspberrySurprise

Regular Member
Joined
Jun 24, 2008
Messages
30
Location
Saulte Sainte Marie, Michigan, USA
imported post

SemperFiGuy wrote:
In step 8b, is that legal if the person hasn't yet been read their miranda rights? Or even arrested for that matter. After reading this, if i'm retained for any reason it will definatelybe, Wash; rinse; and repeat.
They can ask you to do damn near anything they want, but the key word is ask, not order.
 
Top