Reid - nine steps of interrigation

• Steps 1-5

  1. Positive construction - tell suspect evidence confirms they are guilty
  2. Theme development - develop themes that try and explain why they're guilty
  3. Handling denials - don't let the suspect deny the crime
  4. Overcoming objections - objections from suspect should be turned into ways of making them acknowledge guilt
  5. Procurement and retention of suspects attention - use personal space and eye contact si they don't withdraw and have a chance to think about punishment
• Steps 6-9


  6. Handling suspect's passive mood - suspect may feel defeated. Use a sympathetic approach to develop a theme that they're upset because of guilt

  7. Preventing an alternative question - give two alternative scenarios about the crime they have committed

  8. Get the suspect to make a full confession with full details

  9. Suspect writes a full account of the crime