Effective Interviewing and Interrogation Techniques (Hardcover)

by William L. Fleisher (Author), Nathan J. Gordon (Author) "The need to detect deception is hardly a twentieth-century phenomenon; humans have always needed to distinguish between the trustworthy and the untrustworthy..." (more)
Key Phrases: deceptive suspects, truthful suspects, ten key aspects, Forensic Assessment Interview, Interrogation Purpose, Supreme Court (more...)

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"...provides clear examples of effective methods in interrogating perpetrators and witnesses...What is most appealing is the direct and specific behaviors that the authors demonstrate in detecting lying..."
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"...provides clear examples of effective methods in interrogating perpetrators and witnesses...What is most appealing is the direct and specific behaviors that the authors demonstrate in detecting lying..."
-CRIME AND JUSTICE INTERNATIONAL

Go to Effective Interviewing and Interrogation Techniques to learn the basic psychology behind legal interrogation methods. - London Times

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press; 1st edition (September 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0122603818
• ISBN-13: 978-0122603815
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,090,610 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Masterpiece -- The Art and Science of Interviewing and Interrogation, May 15, 2006

By	Howard Lebofsky (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Effective Interviewing and Interrogation Techniques, Second Edition (Hardcover)

This book is the benchmark by which all other books on the art and science of interviewing and interrogation should be measured. It is truly a grand tour in every sense of the term. The text covers the greatest discoveries, techniques and practices in the field, and provides valuable insights by the authors, who are widely acknowledged experts and seasoned practitioners. The historical basis for truth-determining techniques is discussed at some length. However, the book really shines in its coverage of interviewing and interrogation theories and techniques developed over the past eighty years, paralleling the great advancements in law enforcement and psychology. The authors present a concise, insightful and balanced examination of the significant theories and theoreticians in the field, all the while drawing upon their substantial knowledge and expertise when evaluating and assessing the various theories and techniques discussed throughout the book. Their observations on interrogation ethics post 9-11 are thought-provoking.

Through words and illustrations the authors bring to life verbal and non-verbal truth/falsity indicators. The two subject areas that I found particularly interesting and useful were the Forensic Assessment Interview Technique ("FAINT") and the Morgan Thematic Apperception Testing Technique ("MITT"). Although these techniques are quite sophisticated, the authors' explanations and discussions are so clear and well-presented that virtually anyone will be able to understand and appreciate them.

Several reviews commented that the book is easy to read. While that is so, the simplicity and clarity of the text belie the considerable range and depth of thought and insight that went into this book. As such, I would advise readers to slowly digest the book, one paragraph at a time, if possible, and really give the text some thought. In doing so you will most likely gain a much better appreciation of the subject matter. As someone with an extensive law enforcement and legal background who thought he knew everything there was to know about interviewing, I can honestly say that this book really expanded my knowledge and appreciation of the subject.

17 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Effective Interviewing and Interrogation Techniques, August 8, 2002

By	Essam (Cairo, Egypt) - See all my reviews

I have read several books on this topic in the past. I found this book to be very interesting and easy reading. It contained excellent information applicable for anyone involved in the field of interviewing.

The book was very well organized, and answered many questions for even a trained interviewer/interrogator.

I would highly recommend it for anyone in the fields of intelligence, law enforcement, private investigations or polygraph.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The positive aspects of integrating interrogation techniques into clinical practice, November 9, 2007

By	Kara Sandor Von Dresner "Kara Sandor von Dresner" (Norfolk, VA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Effective Interviewing and Interrogation Techniques, Second Edition (Hardcover)

"Effective Interviewing & Interrogation Techniques" provides an informative overview of detecting and understanding deception. The chapter on the psycho-physiological basis of forensic assessment outlines freeze/hide and fight/flight responses, as well as, basic respondant and operant conditioning. Additionally, question formulation and verbal/non-verbal communication are addressed in an easily understood method.

Forensic clinicans and psychologists would all tremendously benefit from obtaining the knowledge provided. Although, we do not interrogate patients, the use of these techniques will provide emotionally-charged information not yet disclosed by the patient, which can then be effectively integrated into conceptualization and treatment. This book provides skills essential to those treating patients with antisocial personality disorder and/or comorbid psychopathy. The proposed interviewing and interrogation techniques provide methods of assessment much less invasive and time consuming than typical projective (e.g. Rorschach) and personality (e.g. MMPI) measures.