I have always had a problem with how the the Crivitz School investigated the situation with my wonderful daughter and her friends. I am always looking for answers to the schools unbelievably horrible mistake on this subject. I now have what I believe are some terrible answers to this. Please read on.
In the Reid Technique, interrogation is an accusatory process in which the investigator tells the suspect that there is no doubt as to his or her guilt. The interrogation is in the form of a monologue presented by the investigator rather than a question and answer format. This is exactly what Pat Mans did. My daughter told me that he told her that they were guilty no matter what they said, and they knew what had happened. They were told not to lie to their parents, as the parents would be told the truth.
Here are the steps of the Reid/Mans Technique:
Nine steps of interrogation[edit]
The Reid Technique’s nine steps of interrogation are:[4]
- Direct confrontation. Advise the suspect that the evidence has led the police to the individual as a suspect. Offer the person an early opportunity to explain why the offense took place.
- Try to shift the blame away from the suspect to some other person or set of circumstances that prompted the suspect to commit the crime. That is, develop themes containing reasons that will psychologically justify or excuse the crime. Themes may be developed or changed to find one to which the accused is most responsive.
- Try to discourage the suspect from denying his or her guilt.
- At this point, the accused will often give a reason why he or she did not or could not commit the crime. Try to use this to move towards the confession.
- Reinforce sincerity to ensure that the suspect is receptive.
- The suspect will become quieter and listen. Move the theme discussion towards offering alternatives. If the suspect cries at this point, infer guilt.
- Pose the “alternative question”, giving two choices for what happened; one more socially acceptable than the other. The suspect is expected to choose the easier option but whichever alternative the suspect chooses, guilt is admitted. There is always a third option which is to maintain that they did not commit the crime.
- Lead the suspect to repeat the admission of guilt in front of witnesses and develop corroborating information to establish the validity of the confession .
If you utilize these dirty techniques you should not be the administrator of a school! I will never give up in making sure that you have failed! You did all of this. Every one of the above . You cannot continue at Crivitz.
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