Interviewing & Interrogation

Catalog description

The history and development of interviewing and interrogation methodologies within the criminal justice system. An introduction to proper and legal interviewing strategies and techniques to obtain information from witnesses, victims, and suspects. Legal aspects of ethically and legally obtained information, admissions, statements, and confessions and admissibility of confessions. Discussion and instruction on verbal and non-verbal communication interviewing and interrogative strategies. 54.00 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)