Discuss the major criticisms of the Reid technique of police interrogation

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: The answer should include the danger of false confessions and confirmation bias on the part of the investigator due to a presumption of guilt. This presumption can also cause the investigator to actually "lead" the interview in the direction most favorable to proving the suspect's guilt.

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What will be an ideal response?

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