HSE475: Interviewing and Interrogation

Buckley, J. P. (2022, Apr. 25). “Principles of Practice: How to Conduct Proper Investigative Interviews and Interrogations.” REID Training Programs.
https://reid.com/resources/investigator-tips/principles-of-practice-how-to-conduct-proper-investigative-interviews-and-interrogations

The authors review the principles of practice for conducting investigative interviews and interrogations. The essential elements of the investigative interview and interrogation process are discussed. The authors also provide other links to resources, including their YouTube channel for further strategies, causes of false confessions, use of open-ended questions, deceptive behavior, and the non-confrontational approach used in the REID technique.

Quimbee. (2020, Nov. 17). Brown v. Mississippi Case Brief Summary [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_2hQWOVDeE&t=15s

Case summary for landmark case for police interrogations.

Quimbee. (2020, Oct. 14). Dickerson v. United States Case Brief Summary [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzJssMlYURA

Case summary for landmark case for police interrogations

Friendly Forensics. (2019, Dec. 23). Interrogations: The Reid Technique vs. PEACE Method [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX5D1lt8hbI&t=195s

Effectiveness of interrogations, comparing two interrogation strategies REID technique and PEACE Model

Interviewing suspects. (1998). In Films On Demand. Films Media Group. https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=102577&xtid=10172

Offers a detailed look at the process involved in interrogating suspects.

Quimbee. (2017, Oct. 13). Miranda v. Arizona Summary [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX_93Euq3iM&t=130s

Case summary for landmark case for police interrogations

Quimbee. (2020, Oct. 2). Rhode Island v. Innis Brief Summary [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y-2b5Gn7hQ

Case summary for landmark case for police interrogations

Buckley, J.P. (2024, Dec. 13). “Common Erroneous and False Statements About the Reid Technique.” REID Training Programs. https://reid.com/resources/investigator-tips/common-erroneous-and-false-statements-about-the-reid-technique

Response to “erroneous and false statements” about the REID technique, provides best practices.

Buckley, J. (2025, Jan. 6). “Solving Crimes in Deceptive Ways: Should Police Lie to Suspects to Prove Murder? Reid Response.” REID Training Programs. https://reid.com/resources/whats-new/2025-solving-crimes-in-deceptive-ways-should-police-lie-to-suspects-to-prove-murder-reid-response

Discussion of deceptive interrogation techniques for REID technique and appropriateness

FIS Forensic Interview Solutions. (2009). P.E.A.C.E. A Different Approach to Investigative Interviewing. https://www.fis-international.com/assets/Uploads/resources/P.E.A.C.E.-A-Different-Approach.pdf

Overview of the P.E.A.C.E model and stages

Hood, B.H. & Hoffman, L. J. (2019, Nov. 6). “Current State of Interview and Interrogation.” FBI. https://leb.fbi.gov/articles/featured-articles/current-state-of-interview-and-interrogation

Discussion of present interview and interrogation methods used in policing

What it’s like to go through a police interrogation. (2017). In Films On Demand. Films Media Group. https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=102577&xtid=146095

Various tactics police use when interviewing suspects with former FBI agent and ABS News consultant Brad Garrett

Norris, C. (2024, Sep. 6). Instructor Insights: 9.6 Common Interviewer Biases [Video]. Wicklander, Zulawski and Associates, Inc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBItDH3O1sk

The REID Technique Tips. Reid P.E.A.C.E. Method of Investigative Interviews [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qwefyxAH3Y&t=89s

REID training video on P.E.A.C.E. method of investigative interviewing