The physical context of the room, what the interrogator wears, and the language he. Interrogation training system goals the goals of the interrogation training system were as follows. Perspectives on enhanced interrogation techniques every crs. Senate report on cia torture 2014 pdf internet archive. Aug 31, 2018 the cia began interrogation training more than seven months after taking custody of abu zubaydah, and more than three months after the cia began using its enhanced interrogation techniques. Documents related to the former detention and interrogation. It builds upon existing doctrine and moves interrogation into the 21st century. Cia director george tenet issued formal guidelines for interrogations and conditions of confinement at detention sites in january 2003, by which time 40. Police interrogation of criminal suspects is an important subject for criminal justice analysts and policymakers. Cic inquiries into many subjects that arc closely related to interrogation. Further more, the circumstances of each contact and physical. Pdf interview and interrogation methods and their effects. The decision considered socalled pressure techniques the israeli security agency the isa, known colloquially as the shin bet applied during the interrogation of a terrorism suspect in 2007. Torture has been defined by article i of the torture convention as any act by which severe pain or suffering, whether physical or mental, is intentionally inflicted on a person for such.
Think of the reid technique for detectives in the same way as the basic negotiation techniques used by crisis negotiators. Interview and interrogation welcome to posttest interrogation. The reid method is a system of interviewing and interrogation widely used by police departments in the united states. Strategies and techniques page 3 when a nonunion employer or its agent security officer, human resource representative, supervisor or manager, etc. Interrogation and torture white paper team report for project 2 university of washington, seattle, csep 590 tu university of california, berkeley, pp 190290009 by barbra ramos ucb gspp, christopher dupuis uw pmp, dennis galvin uw pmp, eiman zolfaghari uw pmp, sean david cardeno ucb gspp submitted december 7, 2005. In interrogational torture, physical and psychological techniques serve the purpose of creating the physical, cognitive and emotional exhaustion in the detainee.
The cia began interrogation training more than seven months after taking custody of abu zubaydah, and more than three months after the cia began using its enhanced interrogation techniques. Whilst many people will do anything to escape pain, extreme cases such as terrorists and spies may be trained to withstand high levels of pain. The effects of interrogation techniques that leave no lasting physical injuries warrant further clarification. Interrogators are born, not made, he almost says, and good interrogation is the organic. How effective are physical interrogations versus purely oral. This report provides a concise overview of 1 the reid method of interrogation, 2 critiques of the reid method, and 3 alternative interrogation techniques. Psychological perspectives on the authors 2017 interrogation. Last week, the supreme court of israel issued a decision concerning one of the most sensitive areas of counterterrorism policy and practice. Jan 10, 2014 us interrogation techniques not torture ex cia lawyer bbc news bbc news. Reid interrogation techniques, among others, can be effective in eliciting true confessions e. Enhanced interrogation explained the cias detention and interrogation program allowed the use of socalled enhanced interrogation techniques on detainees captured after 911.
Develop a proofofconcept simulation to train investigators to conduct interrogation of criminals suspected of sexual assault. The search for a reliable means to identify the untrustworthy is as ancient as humankind. Enhanced interrogation techniques or enhanced interrogation is a euphemism for the program of systematic torture of detainees by the central intelligence agency cia, the defense intelligence agency dia and various components of the u. Facs is a system to taxonomize human facial expressions by providing a common standard to systematically categorize the physical expression of emotions ekman and friesen, 1978. Context is the physical setting in which the communication takes place e. Develop scenarios that can be manipulated to provide challenging interrogation exercises. Jan 21, 2016 read now pdf download physical interrogation techniques download full ebook. Experimental studies must have included 1 at least two distinct interviewing or interrogation styles e. Techniques and controversies in the interrogation of suspects. Rather than break the body, these techniques could break the minds of detainees or induce their cooperation with interrogators, while leaving no physical marks. Interrogation tactics and techniques 7 police training manuals 7 the reid technique 10 the format and recording of the confession 21 the context of the interrogation 24 american research on interrogation 31 how things can go wrong during interrogation 34 conclusions 36 2. Revenge versus rapport american psychological association. Us senate report on cia detention interrogation program. Physical interrogation techniques 1985 edition open.
The physical layout of an interrogation room is designed to maximize a suspects discomfort and sense of powerlessness from the moment they step inside. I assume that if you have reached this point, youre doing just fine in the course, or you have fooled a lot of instructors. Effective interviewing and interrogation techniques. The application of pain is a basic technique of extreme interrogation, whether through creating general discomfort, physical beating or using instruments of torture. These principles and techniques of interrogation are to be used within the constraints established by the following. It was conducted between 2002 and 2009, with the authorization of officials in the bush administrations white house and the department of justice.
Kubark counterintelligence interrogation the national security. The extant research on techniques of interviewing and interrogation is a prime example. Physical interrogation techniques by richard krousher. The components of context that affects communication are. These are the approved methods of interrogation taught by sere u. Read now pdf download physical interrogation techniques download full ebook. This is especially alarming to critics of modernday interrogation techniques who know that a confession is the hardest evidence to beat in court. Bybee argued that the five techniques, as well as strategies such as physical confinement in small spaces, nakedness, and waterboarding gross, 2010, were below this threshold and were therefore legal. The severity of harm caused by an interrogation technique is key in determining whether it constitutes torture. Psychological perspectives on interrogation williams college.
The classic interrogation manual criminal interrogation and confessions recommends a small, soundproof room with only three chairs two for detectives, one for the suspect and a desk, with. These techniques can be taught to virtually anyone. In some circumstances, non physical techniques may rise to the level of torture as a matter of international and domestic law. Interrogation in britain 38 irvings studies 39 softleys study 43. Field verificationinterrogation and survival, evasion. Mi interrogation units are a proven and valued collection asset. Use of physical and psychological force in criminal and military.
Us interrogation techniques not torture ex cia lawyer bbc news bbc news. The interrogation is measured, not overly aggressive, and there are no physical signs that hamdan had been abused or tortured. Common interrogation techniques how police interrogation. Psychological theory and research shows that harsh interrogation methods are ineffective. Standard interrogation techniques sits were defined by cia guidelines as. The interrogation room should be a nonsupportive environment that is away from the suspects normal surroundings. Police interrogations the 9 step reid technique dying. If it is the latter, thats great, because acting is an important ingredient in a successful interrogation. While physical methods of torture can be more or less selfevident, such as thumbscrews, flogging, application of electric current to the body and other similar techniques, nonphysical means a method that does not hurt, maim or even touch the body, but touches the mind instead. A majority of the findings discussed in this report arose from laboratory settings with a diverse population and. Police interrogations the 9 step reid technique dying words. Perspectives on enhanced interrogation techniques july 9, 2015. Dec 04, 2010 physical interrogation techniques by richard w. This civil liability exists even if the obtained statements are never used in a criminal case against the person who was subjected to the interrogation.
Tony was a leatherbdsm icon who was the editor and publisher of drummer magazine and other notorious publications of interest to men in the gay leatherbdsm community. Armed forces at black sites around the world, including bagram, guantanamo bay, and abu ghraib, authorized by officials of the george w. A history of the cias enhanced interrogation program fact checker duration. The use of these techniques is highly controversial and many people say that they are essentially methods of torture and illegal under the geneva convention. Physical interrogation techniques was written by tony deblase under the pseudonym, richard krousher. Police training in interviewing and interrogation methods.
While physical methods of torture can be more or less selfevident, such as thumbscrews, flogging, application of electric current to the body and other similar techniques, nonphysical means a method that does not hurt, maim or even touch the. These principles and techniques of interrogation are to be used within the constraints. Interrogation the purpose of an interrogation is to offer the suspect morally acceptable reasons for committing the crime in an effort to elicit the first admission of guilt. The classic interrogation manual criminal interrogation and confessions, which was cowritten by john reid, recommends a small, soundproof room with only two or three chairs, a desk, and. Drawing the fine line between interrogation and torture. Even ordinary police officers are taught to use them in everyday police work. These techniques include, but are not limited to, all. The physical layout of an interrogation room is designed to maximize a suspects discomfort and sense of powerlessness from the moment he steps inside.
Pdf download physical interrogation techniques download. This manual incorporates the operational experiencesand lessons learned. However, there can be civil liability under the fourteenth amendment when police use physical or mental interrogation techniques so brutal and offensive that they shock the conscience. Pdf interview and interrogation methods and their effects on true. This psychological approach is most popularly embodied in the reid technique of interrogation, first formalized by inbau and reid 1962 and highly influential within u. In some circumstances, nonphysical techniques may rise to the level of torture as a matter of international and domestic law. Police interrogation article pdf available in psychology crime and law crime and law2. Pages in category physical torture techniques the following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total. Enhanced interrogation techniques have been referred to as harsh interrogation methods or a form a torture by cruel and unusual punishment for decades.
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