Cases Demonstrate How Video Recording Protects the Confession Part I
Two cases from late 2013 show us clear benefits to how video recording protects confessions. This month we highlight, State v. Walker (November 2013) An appeals trial was held to determine whether the assigned guilt and sentencing of a man accused of murdering two women in June of 2011 should be overturned. During the previous […]
State-by-State: A Compendium of Laws, Statutes and Activity on ERI
Over the last 10 years the number of states which have adopted laws requiring the use of electronic equipment have increased. While not all 50 states record ERI at this point, at least one department in every state is utilizing digital video and recording equipment to capture interrogations. Learn what the laws are in your […]
Standard 2.12 Non-Consensual Electronic Surveillance
Last month we considered the laws around consensual electronic surveillance in Standard 2.11 and want to take a look at the details involved in Standard 2.12, which is the standard on the non- consensual use of electronic surveillance as made available from the American Bar Association. What is “non-consensual electronic surveillance?” According to Standard 2.12 […]
8 Reid Tips to Guard against False Confessions
The Reid Technique, which has been developed by the world’s leader in teaching interview and interrogation techniques, addresses many important best practices when it comes to interrogation, including the best way to avoid false confessions. The Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation Position Paper outlines a variety of essential points when it comes to how […]
Don’t Miss Our Partner Firstline Business Systems at WHIA this Weekend
Little Creek Casino and Resort’s two and a half day conference (May 7-9) in Shelton, WA, is still going on! Presented by real investigators, you don’t want to miss a number of high profile homicide case presentations. While you’re there, don’t miss our iRecord partner in the Pacific Northwest (WA & OR) Firstline Business Systems. Check out […]
Washington Homicide Investigators Association: Second Annual Conference
Little Creek Casino and Resort will be hosting a two and a half day conference May 7-9 in Shelton, WA, that you will not want to miss. Presented by real investigators, this conference will include a number of high profile homicide case presentations. The case presentation will highlight lessons learned. In addition, there will be […]
“It’s Not Personal; It’s Business” Part II
Learn two more channels that private investigators learn to master when it comes to interrogation and how they separate themselves from the task at hand. When dealing with the high stress demands of taking testimony, investigators utilize paralinguistic channels as well as verbal channels when it comes to communication. Last month we spotlighted excerpts from […]
Change in Illinois ERI Law: Bill Expanded to Require Recording of Persons Suspected of Violent Felonies
Late in August 2013, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed a bill that expanded the 2003 bill which mandated recording homicide interrogations. Learn what the new requirements, when they will take place and how that will impact police and communities when it comes to recording interrogations. The Chicago Tribune released the full story explaining that the […]
Body-Worn Cameras Protect Lawbreakers and Law Enforcers
Cameras are becoming as commonplace as cell phones because most phones have a camera application nowadays, and they have introduced a new level of accountability when it comes to enforcing the law. Learn more on some ways that body-worn or on-officer cameras can contribute to more positive outcomes. In fact, one of many stories recently […]
From Crime Scene to Trial
From crime scene to trial child abuse cases require a series of specific approaches and techniques to capture testimony from the child, suspect(s) and witness(es). And around the country, teams of professionals involved in bringing these crimes to closure are coming together to participate and hold training sessions in what is called the “From Crime […]