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 […]
Types of Witnesses in Court
When it comes to talking about finding justice and truth in criminal cases, one of the central components of achieving this begins with the witness. The witness in a criminal case is typically someone who is testifying in court because they have either 1) observerd a crime or event or 2) have direct knowledge of […]
Private Investigation: Security is What They Do Best
Movie actors portray private investigation security as something that is fun and easy. The truth is that it is not as easy as it looks. For starters, every case is different. People hire private investigators every day for various reasons. That is why private investigators have their own field of expertise. To cater to the […]
The Advent of Online PIs: What Defines How they Do What They Do
Private investigation has a lot of imagery and clichés attached to it. There is the “lone wolf” investigator who, for one reason or the other is unattached to the government. There is the trusty sidekick/chronicler who manages to either accidentally make discoveries which are crucial to the case or get himself into a situation where […]
Know What to Look for in the Best Investigative Detective Equipment
iRecord is the natural choice for interview rooms of all types that require a simple video and audio recording solution with very high quality and reliability. In addition to the one touch recording controls that are simple and user-friendly, iRecord is designed to operate without disrupting established operating procedures. Once recorded, the digital media is […]
Barrier No Longer: Recording Equipment that’s User-Friendly, Secure, and Reliable
Law enforcement officials have it tough already, keeping criminals off the street, working hard to provide the case and information needed to the courts. Your digital video and audio recording equipment doesn’t have to be a barrier to capturing testimony any longer. Easy to use, secure, and reliable, iRecord provides a solution that fits any […]