Psyc 3314 Psychology And Law: Assessment Answers

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Introduction 

The report is intended to compare and contrast the critical approaches of the forensic research techniques. These are seen to be related to the various types of the suitable techniques, which are seen in terms of applied in the interrogation technique. The various levels of the psychological concepts has been studied by reviewing the “Reid Interrogation Technique” in general and applying the same in case of the “Russell William’s - Full Murder Confession.” The main discussion for the psychological concepts has been identified in terms of the assumption of guilt, components of communication, compliance and the trust required for dealing with the vulnerable people. Some of the important concept under this has been  identified in terms of the discussions associated to major psychological research findings, theory. The study has also determined the critical analysis of the presented issues (Inbau et al., 2013). 

Statement of the factors to be analyzed

The main factor to be analyzed is related to the understanding of the different types of the interrogation technique of the different methods used in the study for the purpose of stating the various types of the interrogation techniques. Some of the main form off the interrogation techniques has been seen with the use of the Reid technique of interrogation and comparing the same with the PEACE method and Kinesics Method. The main form of the use in this technique has been related to the case of Col Russell Williams. In the full murder confession video, it can be seen that the detective has been applying the method of Reid interrogation method. This method of interviewing has been compared with the different type the other aforementioned techniques which are to  be used for the purpose of the study. Some of the other factors of the different types of the techniques has been seen to be directly associated to the various types the concepts of the interrogation such as assumption of guilt, components of communication, compliance and the trust required for dealing with the vulnerable people (Trainum et al., 2014).

 It is important to understand the various types of the techniques which are seen to be related to the various types of the concepts of the interview techniques. In general, the Reid interrogation method has been considered as an inductive approach in which the different types of the suspects are evaluated based on the specific observations of the crime. The consequent factual analysis of the study has been able to show the various types of the observation with regard to the crime. It further related to the different types of the specific aspects of the study, which are associated with the results to establish an estimate of a particular suspect's probable guilt or innocence based on the factors such as access to the crime scene, behavior before the commitment of the crime and inclination to commit the crime. Some of the different types of the other considerations have been further related to the “Behavior Analysis Interview (BAI)”. This is identified as an non accusatory question. The different type of the other assumptions made in the research has been further identified with the use of positive confrontation, theme development, handling of denials, overcoming of the objection and the various types of the process associated to the procurement and the retention of the attention of the subject.  

The other interrogation technique has been identified in terms of the use of the PEACE method. In this interrogation method the different types of the interrogation has been identified in terms of the confrontational interview and interrogation method. Under this method preparation and planning, along with the engagement of the different types of the factors has been seen in terms of the various types of the methods to explain the various levels of the issue associated to the “Planning, Engage and Explain, Account, Closure and Evaluate (PEACE)” (Interrogation Techniques, 2017).

A similar method identical to the Reid Interrogation method has been identified in terms of the concepts, which are seen in from of Kinesic Interview. This is relevant to analyze the behavior to assess deception (Leo, 2017).

Discussion of the major psychological research findings and theory

The main discourse has seen in terms of the deceptions made in the various fields of psychology. The OPP detective is identified to use the Reid interrogation method as the main tool to unfold the crime confessions done by former CFB Trenton commander Russell Williams for raping and homicide of “Jessica Lloyd and Cpl. Marie-France Comeau”. During the initial stage of the investigation, it can be clearly seen Russell Williams was denying of his presence as the different crime scene locations. At the later stages it was found that eh major findings of the study was able to show the accuser was seen to be involved in number of confessions which ultimately led to lose his credibility to the law. The main aspect has been further seen with Calgary judge dismissing the charges against Russell Williams. Assumption of guilt has been seen with slow unfolding of the relevant murders done by him. Components of communication have seen with subsequent discussions made with the detectives.

Critical analysis of the issues presented

The critical analysis of this method clearly shows the intelligent components for the implementation of the Reid Interrogation in terms of the other different range of the techniques. The main considerations made in the other forms of the techniques has been able to focus on only the limited knowledge of the Preparation and Planning, Engaging, explaining, Account, Closure and Evaluation of the case (Cleary & Warner, 2016). At the most, the various level of the application of the different methods has bee able to state on the various types of the issues which are related to detect the behavioral aspect of the suspect. The Reid Interrogation technique has been able to unfold the case in a systematic manner. This has been able, to present the case based on the various types of the factors which seen that the accuser as any other normal person at the first instance and in the very second instance the accusations are made based on the different level of the evidence proved by the detectives. Smyth gets down to discussions, which revealed Williams murdering of Jessica Lloyd and Cpl. Marie-France Comeau, as well as the attacks on two ladies from Tweed, Ont. The boot prints and tire tracks at a murder scene matched his boots and personal vehicle. The attack took place in areas where Williams lived and mainly frequented. Comeau was also a member of the Canadian Forces who worked on the same base as Williams. These discussions were unfolded using the Reid Interrogation method (CTVNews, 2017).

Conclusions

The main findings of the report has been able to identify the effectiveness of the Reid Interrogation technique in compare to other methods. Although there has been several critics ehich shows Reid Interrogation Technique is  good at getting people to say anything, so therein lies the difficulty. However, in the particular the investigation for ten hours was seen to be necessary on the confessions made by Russel Willams. It was further seen that the Detectives followed all the necessary techniques of the Reid technique  which involves the consequent factual analysis of the study has been able to show the various types of the observation with regard to the crime. It further related to the different types of the specific aspects of the study, which are associated with the results in developing an estimate of a particular suspect's guilt.

Reference List 

Cleary, H., & Warner, T. C. (2016). Police training in interviewing and interrogation methods: A comparison of techniques used with adult and juvenile suspects. Law and human behavior, 40(3), 270.

CTVNews. (2017). A deeper look into the interrogation of Russell Williams. [online] Available at: https://www.ctvnews.ca/a-deeper-look-into-the-interrogation-of-russell-williams-1.565832 [Accessed 5 Apr. 2017].

Inbau, F. E., Reid, J. E., & Buckley, J. P. (2013). Essentials of the Reid technique. Jones & Bartlett Publishers.

Interrogation Techniques. (2017). Cga.ct.gov. Retrieved 5 April 2017, from https://www.cga.ct.gov/2014/rpt/2014-R-0071.htm

Leo, R. A. (2017). Police Interrogation and Suspect Confessions: Social Science, Law and Public Policy.

Trainum, J., Drizin, S., Shapiro, J., Rosenfield, S., & Northup, S. (2014). Police Interrogation-The Reid Technique.