LibGuides: HSE475: Interviewing and Interrogation: Module 3

Module 3 Required Resources

Textbook

Effective Interviewing and Interrogation Techniques by Nathan J. Gordon; William L. Fleisher
ISBN: 9780123819871

Publication Date: 2010-10-01

Read:
Ch. 9 Non-verbal Behavioral Assessment - Explores the use of nonverbal cues, such as adaptors, gestures, paralinguistics, and neurolinguistic signs, within the FAINT interview framework to identify deception, even when verbal responses are seemingly truthful.
Ch 16 Report Writing Mastering - Clear, concise report writing is essential for creating admissible evidence in court.
Practical Aspects of Interview and Interrogation by Douglas E. Wicklander; Shane G. Sturman; L. Wayne Hoover; David E. Zulawski
ISBN: 0849301017

Publication Date: 2001-09-14

Read:
Ch 5 Interpretation of Verbal and Physical Behavior - The purpose of the chapter is to explain how to use verbal and non-verbal cues to assess the truthfulness of an interviewee.
Ch 6 Causes of Denials - Understanding an individual’s use of denial is a defensive or avoidance behavior, which is necessary for interview and interrogation strategies to identify deception.
Ch 8 Why People Confess - Understanding why people confess is fundamental to effective interrogation techniques.
Ch 12 Obtaining the Admission - It is imperative the investigator knows when the suspect is ready to confess. This reading assignment provides strategies for the interrogator to determine when the suspect is ready to confess.
Ch 14 The Statement - Turning oral statements from victims, witnesses, and suspects into written statements, a crucial part of the investigative process.

Videos

Former FBI Agent Explains How to Detect Lying & Deception
Clemente, J. (2020, Jan. 27). Former FBI Agent Explains How to Detect Lying & Deception [Video]. Wired. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpJcBozuF6A&t=64s

Former Supervisory Special Agent Jim Clemente addresses the misconceptions surrounding deception detection and explains why commonly believed indicators of deception may not always be accurate.
Navarro decoding the face
Joe Navarro Behavior Expert. (2025, Jan. 13). Joe Navarro decoding the face [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpaVFOgk7dk

The face is a crucial source of information throughout our lives, conveying emotions and much more, as it can signal, attract, and even reject with a glance, yet many perceive it superficially; Joe Navarro provides insights on what he observes beyond the surface.

Module 3 Optional Resources

Urgent issues and prospects at the intersection of culture, memory, and witness interviews: Exploring the challenges for research and practice
Hope, L., Anakwah, N., Antfolk, J., Brubacher, S.P., Flowe, H., Gabbert, F., Giebels, E., Kanja, W., Korkman, J., Kyo, A., Naka, M., Otgaar, H., Powell, M.B., Selim, H., Skrifvars, J., Sorkpah, I. K., Sowatey, E. A., Steele, L. C., Wells, S., … Anonymous (2022). Urgent issues and prospects at the intersection of culture, memory, and witness interviews: Exploring the challenges for research and practice. Legal and Criminological Psychology, 27, 131. https://doi.org/10.1111/lcrp.12202

The journal article explores how cultural differences impact memory and communication in investigative interview.
Kinesic Behavior: Decoding Non-Verbal Communication in Human Interactions
Neuro Launch. Kinesic Behavior: Decoding Non-Verbal Communication in Human Interactions. https://neurolaunch.com/kinesic-behavior/#google_vignette

The website discusses kinesic behavior and decoding the non-verbal communication.
What have we learned about cues to deception?
Luke, T. J., Giolla, E. M., Memon, A., Landström, S., Granhag, P. A., & Kassin, S. (2023). What have we learned about cues to deception? A survey of expert opinions. Psychology, Crime & Law, 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1080/1068316X.2023.2292504

Study about cues and deception, expert opinions