ESS02 The science of interviewing suspects
Course ESS02 introduces the PEACE model of investigative interviewing
Conducting interviews with suspects is difficult and the consequences of any errors can be catastrophic: the innocent can be convicted, the guilty exonerated.
In the last thirty years there have been major legislative changes and technological innovations that have had a profound effect on the way that police officers question suspects. Even the language of questioning has changed: police officers no longer interrogate suspects, instead, they conduct investigative interviews.
But what is investigative interviewing? Is it really better than interrogation? Can interviewing skills even be taught?
This course, The Science of Interviewing Suspects, introduces you to the core components of the PEACE model of investigative interviewing.
After taking the course students will be able to apply the core principles of the PEACE model in their own interviews, so they can that they can successfully advance their investigations.
If you are a police officer, a trainer, or a member of a professional group that is involved in the interviewing of suspects, then this course is for you.
Drawing on our 30 years of experience in research and teaching, the course features engaged teaching and learning, with real-world content.
The course also includes ‘refresher’ content that defines question types (open-ended, specific-closed, forced-choice, multiple, and leading) and describes seventeen common interview ‘tactics’ (disclosure of evidence, minimization, silence, etc.).
All content is based on the latest scientific knowledge. Links to academic papers, reports and other sources are included.
Course cost:
$97.00
Dr Stephen Moston
Previous students have said:
No, it's not a typo. Forensii combines all our favourite words - forensic, that's the "forens" part, and investigative interviewing, that's the "ii" part. Simple really. If you spot any other odd-looking words on our websites, those probably are typos. Sorry.
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It should take between 2 and 3 hours to complete the course, depending on how long you engage with some of the set ‘activities’.