Tactics and Techniques of Successful Interviews
Interviewing is definitely an art form. There are a number of different tactics and techniques that law enforcement agencies utilize depending on the unique elements of each individual situation. Still, there are some techniques that prove strong in almost any situation. Thus, the technique of theme development and alternative questioning are incredibly useful across situational contexts, making them a tried and proven interview tactic.
One of the most successful interview tactics I have personally witnesses is what is known as theme development. This is essentially "offering the suspect a moral excuse and the investigator presents the suspect with reasons to confess by offering possible rationalizations, projections of blame, or even minimizations" (Heuback, 2009). It constructs a theme which allows the person being interviewed t go along with and thus feel more understood and accepted by the interviewer. Once a theme is established, the interviewer can use that to his or her advantage and help secure more information from the interviewee along the lines of that theme. This is done in several ways, depending on the nature of the situation and the person being interviewed, including rationalizing, blame projection, and minimizations.
Law enforcement agents can focus on rationalizing, which is essentially rationalizing the crime as being not that bad so the suspect does not feel the need to hide the fact they committed a crime. This is often useful when dealing with both suspects and individuals being interviewed for a number of reasons. First, it helps display a sense of empathy that allows the suspect or interviewee to create a bond with the law enforcement agent and establish a sense of trust. The interviewer sends signals that he or she understands why the suspect may have committed a crime through rationalizing it. Heuback (2009) provides an example where "offering the suspect a moral excuse...
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