Assignment 2: Interrogation

In the second phase of the interrogation process, there are several outcome-based tactics that may be used to obtain a confession. These outcome-based tactics are methods exercised by investigators to persuade the suspect to cooperate and confess. These methods or tactics may include the following aspects:

• Appealing to the suspect’s self-interest
• Confronting the suspect with evidence of guilt
• Undermining the suspect’s confidence in his or her denials
• Identifying contradictions in the suspect’s alibi or story
• Asking specific behavioral analysis interview questions
• Appealing to the importance of cooperation
• Offering moral justifications and face-saving excuses
• Confronting the suspect with false evidence of guilt
• Praising or flattering the suspect
• Appealing to the detective’s expertise and authority

Submission Details:

On the basis of what you have learned in the course, by Sunday, October 23, 2016, in a minimum of 250 words, post to the Discussion Area your response to the following: