Practical Aspects of Interview and Interrogation

Practical Aspects of Criminal and Forensic Investigations

by David E. Zulawski, Douglas E. Wicklander, Shane G. Sturman

What makes a person confess to a crime he did not commit? Was he coerced? Is he trying to protect someone else? Interrogation has come under attack as opponents focus on false confessions. However, most cases are still resolved by confession, not forensic evidence. Among the new topics covered in the Second Edition of this bestselling book, Practic

Genres: Crime, Nonfiction, Psychology, Education

552 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[w80 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Together with the Reid technique, W-Z provides some of the best training in interrogation available today. The book covers most of what one needs to know, but is probably best used as a reference - practical training in this field is rather more important.

The only problem I have with W-Z is that there is clearly pseudo-science lurking at the edges of what they teach. Neuro-liguistic programming is bunk, but they reference it in the book - and they did as well during the advanced cold-interviewing seminar I attended two weeks ago.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I know this is not your normal recreational reading, but it was handy, and actually, quite fascinating. I find that I listen to conversations quite differently now. Probably handy for anybody who has teenagers! LOL

[Matt · Rating 3 out of 5]

The companion piece to the Reid Method of Interview and Interrogation. Provides case examples and an in-depth look at suspect behaviors.