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Practical, ethical methods for professional interviewing and investigation — written for law enforcement, HR, security, and compliance teams.
PEACE Model vs. Reid Technique: Modern Investigative Interviewing
The Reid technique pursues confession; the PEACE model pursues an accurate account. Compare both approaches and see why the field is moving toward ethical, structured interviewing.
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Investigative Interview Techniques: A Practical Guide to the PEACE Model
Effective investigative interviewing is a disciplined, ethical process — not an interrogation. Learn the PEACE model step by step and the question types that produce reliable accounts.
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Internal Corporate Investigations: Adapting the PEACE Model for the Workplace
Workplace fraud, harassment, and policy breaches rarely reach a courtroom, but the interviews still need to be fair, defensible, and reliable. Apply the ethical PEACE model to internal investigations.
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Cognitive Interviewing: How to Improve Witness Memory Recall
The cognitive interview is an evidence-based method for helping cooperative witnesses remember more accurate detail without leading or contaminating their account.
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Detecting Deception in Interviews: Why Body-Language Myths Fail
Gaze aversion, fidgeting and crossed arms are not reliable signs of lying. This article explains what the evidence actually shows and how to build a defensible approach.
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How to Conduct a Workplace Misconduct Interview: A Step-by-Step Guide
A practical, defensible framework for planning and running workplace investigation interviews — from preparation and rapport to evidence and closure.
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