Interview Skillz
Have you heard of trauma informed interviewing? It’s a new approach to interviewing that’s gaining popularity in law enforcement agencies across the country. The idea behind it is that individuals who have experienced trauma may have difficulty communicating about their experiences, and traditional interview techniques may not be effective in obtaining accurate information from them.
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Crisis negotiation is a process of communication between law enforcement and an armed, barricaded, or otherwise dangerous subject, in order to effect a peaceful resolution.
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The use of silence during interrogations can be an effective way to encourage people to provide more information. It can create a feeling of discomfort that may prompt the person to talk in order to relieve the tension.
The Sound of Silence… Read More »
We’ll be discussing the latest research on tonic immobility, trauma and the brain. This research has implications for how we interview victims of assault and violence, as well as how police and prosecutors handle these cases in court.
Tonic Immobility in Victims: Trauma and the Brain Read More »
Deception cues can be divided into two main categories: non-verbal and verbal. Non-verbal cues include body language, such as eye contact, facial expressions, physical movements or lack thereof, and body posture. Verbal cues include changes in vocal cadence, pitch, sentence fluency, word choice, and sentence structure.
What are cues for deception and why are most people bad at Spotting them? Read More »
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Rapport building skills are essential for cops. In the street cop’s world, rapport building often occurs in a fast-paced environment with many distractions. A new study on rapport building offers techniques to help cops build strong relationships that will facilitate the process of proactive policing.
Rapport-building is a delicate dance between people who do not know each other.
The Trick to Building Rapport in a Tight Situation Read More »
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