Police Interviews with Islamic Extremists: Investigative Interviewing or Interrogation?

Karl Roberts

Police Interviews with Islamic Extremists: Investigative Interviewing or Interrogation?

Karl Roberts

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Abstract

This paper reviews work that has examined various law enforcement approaches tointerviewing Islamist extremists. Traditionally interrogative methods have been thepreferred tactic in which little attempt has been made to form rapport with the suspect andin which threats and fear form a strong element. This paper critically evaluates suchapproaches and makes suggestions about improved methods. In particular it stresses theimportance of rapport based interviews and the value of an understanding of the culturalhistory and expectations of the suspect in maximizing information obtained during aninterview.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	CICA-STR International Conference on Interdisciplinary Analyses of Aggression & Terrorism
Place of Publication	USA
Publisher	CICA-STR
Pages	46
Number of pages	1
Publication status	Published - 2007
Event	CICA-STR International Conference on Interdisciplinary Analyses of Aggression & Terrorism - Miraflores de la Sierra Spain, Spain Duration: 27 Sep 2007 → 30 Sep 2007

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Conference	CICA-STR International Conference on Interdisciplinary Analyses of Aggression & Terrorism
Country/Territory	Spain
Period	27/09/07 → 30/09/07

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