Essentials of the Reid Technique by Inbau

Author:Inbau
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning LLC
Published: 2013-09-14T16:00:00+00:00

Figure 10-1 Direct positive confrontation.

Courtesy of the Law Enforcement Resource Center.

This same modification of the confrontation statement may also be advisable in police interrogations if the investigator is not certain about whether the suspect committed the crime, was present during its commission, or simply has guilty knowledge. Similarly, a less direct confrontation statement may be best in a custodial interrogation where the investigator is concerned the suspect will immediately invoke his rights under Miranda if a direct accusation of involvement were to be made.

The Behavioral Pause

Immediately following the direct, positive confrontation, the investigator should make a statement similar to the following: “I want to sit down with you so that we can get this straightened out. OK?” While saying nothing further, the investigator should place the evidence folder and any other accompanying props off to the side and position his chair approximately three to four feet directly in front of the suspect. This activity should create a period of intentional silence called the behavioral pause. The pause should only last three to five seconds, even though it may seem longer to the suspect.

behavioral pause a period of intentional silence that follows the direct, positive confrontation and lasts about three to five seconds.

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