Evidence-Based Suspicion: The Cornerstone of Science-Based Interviewing
In recent months our focus has been on procedural justice and science-based interviewing practices. We have focused on specific issues, but the key is getting these practices into the hands of interviewers. In this blog, I want to explore the issue of evidence-based suspicion and its importance in the arena of science-based interviewing. This topic requires some self-reflection and evaluation
From Gut Instinct to Science: Rethinking Rapport and Trust in Investigative Interviews
In recent months our focus has been on procedural justice and science-based interviewing practices. We have focused on specific issues, but the key is getting these practices into the hands of interviewers. In this blog, I want to explore the issue of rapport and its inextricable connection with trust. In training I have seldom seen these broken out, but research
Embracing the Lie: A Science-Based Interviewing Approach to Stronger Cases
In recent months our focus has been on procedural justice and science-based interviewing practices. We have focused on specific issues, but the key is getting these practices into the hands of interviewers. So, what about interviewee’s lying during the interview? Are we shocked or surprised? Do we fear that lie being placed on the table? We should always expect lies,
Same Protocol, Different Approach: Applying Science-Based Interviewing to Officers and Civilians
Over the last several weeks our focus has been on procedural justice and science-based interviewing practices. We have focused on specific issues, but the key is getting these practices into the hands of interviewers. One of the questions I am often asked because of the number of law enforcement officers I have interviewed as subjects in investigations, is how that
Reducing Uncertainty, Resolving Ambiguity: Tools for Investigative Interviewers
Over the last several weeks our focus has been on procedural justice and science-based interviewing practices. We have focused on specific issues, but the key is getting these practices into the hands of interviewers. This past week I read an excellent article by Colton Seale entitled, “Are You Facing Uncertainty or Ambiguity and Why it Matters” which made me consider
Bridging the Gap: How Investigative Agencies Can Implement Science-Based Interviewing
Our focus has been on procedural justice and science-based interviewing practices over the last several weeks. We have focused on specific issues, but the key is getting these practices into the hands of the practitioners. This responsibility is not only the practitioners but that of organizational leadership as well. Leaders must stop doing it the way they have always done