Rev. ed. of: Criminal interrogation and confessions. 4th ed. c2004.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Pt. 1. Preliminary considerations. Distinctions between interviews and interrogations -- Obtaining and evaluating factual information -- Case solution possibilities -- Initial precautionary measures for the protection of the innocent -- Privacy and the interview room -- Qualifications, attitude, and general conduct of the investigator -- Pt. 2. Interviewing techniques. Preparation and starting the interview -- Formulating interview questions -- Behavior symptom analysis -- Precautions when evaluating behavior symptoms of truthful and untruthful subjects -- The behavior analysis interview -- The use of specialized questioning techniques -- Pt. 3. Interrogation techniques. The Reid Nine Steps of Interrogation� -- Recommendations for interrogators -- Distinguishing between true and false confessions -- Testifying on a confession -- Interrogation and confession law -- Appendix A. The behavior analysis interview in a homicide case.