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Five Police Interrogation Tactics That Can Lead To False Confession by Vianna(f): 8:10am On Aug 15, 2018
Police interrogation is designed to extract a confession from a suspect. Officers have several tactics they use to draw out a confession even if the accused is innocent. They can even legally lie to suspects in various ways to get them to falsely admit to committing a crime.

You’re probably thinking that there is no way that a police officer could get you to confess to a crime you didn’t commit. But certain tactics are grueling and are known to break down even the toughest people


5. They Lie About Having Physical Evidence
It is completely legal for the police to lie to suspects to get a confession from them. One of the things that police officers and detectives can legally be untruthful about is physical evidence. They may tell the accused that they have that person’s fingerprints or DNA, but it normally requires quite a bit of time to get those types of tests back from labs. (Well that's for the developed world) In Nigeria they might tell you you have an accomplice or sidekick in the crime and that he/she has confessed already and that delaying your own confession will only make matters worse for you. They might also tell you they have a CCTV footage or video evidence from a witness.
Please at this point , do not panic. If you're not guilty maintain your stance until you find a good lawyer. If you are guilty, then it might just be confession time for you



4. The Reid Technique
This technique is a psychological attack on the suspect and is often so potent it leads to so many false confessions.
First, they isolate the suspect from friends and family so that the person will feel alone. The “bad cop” starts by stating that the accused is guilty and presents a theory for the crime. The police officer ignores all claims of innocence. The “good cop” then enters the picture and tells the suspect that he understands the reason for committing the crime. The “good cop” tries to convince the accused that good things will happen after confessing, such as a lesser charge or maybe even being set free.

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Re: Five Police Interrogation Tactics That Can Lead To False Confession by Vianna(f): 8:11am On Aug 15, 2018
3. They Tell You Refusal To Cooperate Will Damage Your Case

Police want suspects to believe that officers can help the accused to receive a lighter sentence if that person cooperates. This is another lie told by police because they have nothing to do with sentencing. They typically tell you refusal to cooperate will only do damage to your case. Being open with the police is not helpful because anything a suspect says will be used against him in court. So its better you get careful of the kind of statements you make.

2. Lie about the presence of an eyewitness and confession from an accomplice
Another way they use to get suspect is telling them about a mysterious eyewitness who has identified them as the culprit or an accomplice of theirs being interrogated elsewhere has confessed already. Investigators usually use this technique to extract small details, such as time of the crime and location. Police may ask the accused a question that seems harmless, such as “Tell us where you met your friend.” But an answer is a confession to the facts.. If they tell you about an accomplice or an eyewitness, please do not panic. Do not be confused if you're sure of yourself.

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Re: Five Police Interrogation Tactics That Can Lead To False Confession by Vianna(f): 8:11am On Aug 15, 2018
1. They Torture You Into Making A confession

This is actually a trademark of the Nigerian police. They torture you with sticks, hot metals, iron or boiling ring. They also result to beating and hitting you accompanied with slaps and punches. They tell you to confess and failure to do so will only extend your torture. Please just bear and endure until you find a good lawyer. If he's good enough, your torture scars can also be used as your own advantage.

Credit: Listverse.

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Re: Five Police Interrogation Tactics That Can Lead To False Confession by Goahead(m): 8:13am On Aug 15, 2018
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Disappointed you aren't going to post your clumsy and super-irritating pictures this time. Are you seriously deviating from your signature, Vianna?

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Re: Five Police Interrogation Tactics That Can Lead To False Confession by MrDickfit: 8:55am On Aug 15, 2018
For naija , number 1 na the norms... Nobody go force u before u confess wetin u no do...

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Re: Five Police Interrogation Tactics That Can Lead To False Confession by UncleDeborah: 11:14am On Aug 15, 2018
Be like say lalasticlala or dominique s don reach here. Too many deleted posts..... Let me come and be going.
Re: Five Police Interrogation Tactics That Can Lead To False Confession by dominique(f): 11:16am On Aug 15, 2018
Naija police will just torture the confession out of the suspect

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Re: Five Police Interrogation Tactics That Can Lead To False Confession by abumoney(m): 6:21pm On Aug 16, 2018
Despite the tactics, 99% of their victims are innocent niggas arrested wrongly and coerced into confessing to crimes they didn't commit. God, pls save us from these cruel bastards

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Re: Five Police Interrogation Tactics That Can Lead To False Confession by kingxsamz(m): 6:21pm On Aug 16, 2018
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Re: Five Police Interrogation Tactics That Can Lead To False Confession by weyreypey: 6:23pm On Aug 16, 2018
shocked
Re: Five Police Interrogation Tactics That Can Lead To False Confession by baloest: 6:23pm On Aug 16, 2018
Dat is y is very Gud 2 stay out of trouble even if someone brings it 2 cos dis pple called police re something else,bt d formula is gbam

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Re: Five Police Interrogation Tactics That Can Lead To False Confession by SEONaijaExpert: 6:23pm On Aug 16, 2018
I think the major one the Nigerian Police use and most effective here is beating to confession.
Re: Five Police Interrogation Tactics That Can Lead To False Confession by Nobody: 6:24pm On Aug 16, 2018
In sane societies right Cos here one slap will get you begging
Re: Five Police Interrogation Tactics That Can Lead To False Confession by 2innocent(m): 6:25pm On Aug 16, 2018
no 1 is the Nigerian police style, they torture you till you accuse your self, ask DSS victims.



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Re: Five Police Interrogation Tactics That Can Lead To False Confession by CodeTemplar: 6:25pm On Aug 16, 2018
They shoot u dead and label you a self confessed armed hustler .

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Re: Five Police Interrogation Tactics That Can Lead To False Confession by datola: 6:26pm On Aug 16, 2018
You might be indirectly teaching criminals how to evade justice.

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Re: Five Police Interrogation Tactics That Can Lead To False Confession by sunnysunny69(m): 6:26pm On Aug 16, 2018
Naija police and soldiers that victimise/ torture are going to hell.

Re: Five Police Interrogation Tactics That Can Lead To False Confession by Nobody: 6:26pm On Aug 16, 2018
grin grin grin
Mtcheeew

SARS doesn't have time for all these... Just one hot slap on ur face phai! o boy u will even tell them that u av been planning the crime since when u dey ur mama belle.

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Re: Five Police Interrogation Tactics That Can Lead To False Confession by sparkle6(m): 6:26pm On Aug 16, 2018
Man i can relate.
Re: Five Police Interrogation Tactics That Can Lead To False Confession by HoodBillionaire: 6:28pm On Aug 16, 2018
sort them
wand watch dem tear your useless
no letter heading statements
useless bunch of baztardized fools
Re: Five Police Interrogation Tactics That Can Lead To False Confession by Aldebaran(m): 6:28pm On Aug 16, 2018
Hmmmm
Re: Five Police Interrogation Tactics That Can Lead To False Confession by Cornerstone2020(m): 6:28pm On Aug 16, 2018
Good write up. This is the kind of thread that deserves front page.

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Re: Five Police Interrogation Tactics That Can Lead To False Confession by BAVOSKI(m): 6:28pm On Aug 16, 2018
I dislike anything call torture
Re: Five Police Interrogation Tactics That Can Lead To False Confession by arthurwillia(m): 6:29pm On Aug 16, 2018
Lol
All this technique wey you list so
I sure say na nollywood you for see everything

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Re: Five Police Interrogation Tactics That Can Lead To False Confession by bluefilm: 6:30pm On Aug 16, 2018
Dear Vianna,

I am sure you have been reading a lot of James Hadley Chase of lately.

Am I wrong?

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Re: Five Police Interrogation Tactics That Can Lead To False Confession by thegoodone1234(m): 6:30pm On Aug 16, 2018
how do you know all these?
Re: Five Police Interrogation Tactics That Can Lead To False Confession by trapQ: 6:32pm On Aug 16, 2018
grin
Re: Five Police Interrogation Tactics That Can Lead To False Confession by Topmaike007(m): 6:33pm On Aug 16, 2018
na wa oo make God dey protect person oo

no be everybody wey kill dey go prison oo.
some na help dem do oo and this our police no go hear say na help you do,them go just dey torture person with different things to make the person say nonsense..

I pray God protect person from useless mess

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Re: Five Police Interrogation Tactics That Can Lead To False Confession by frankwyte: 6:34pm On Aug 16, 2018
kingxsamz:
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Is only GMB pictures you know how paste all the time!

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