Author: Louis C. SeneseA frequent question I’m asked by cops during my interviewing and interrogation training programs is, “What if I’m using the wrong interrogation theme?” This is often followed by, “How do I change themes? And if I’m using the wrong theme, won’t the suspect know that I’m not sure that he committed the […]
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Police unions urge lawmakers to pass new workers' comp bill
Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. — Municipal and state police officers are urging Connecticut lawmakers to pass a bill that would extend workers' compensation coverage to police and other public safety workers who suffer emotional injuries in the line of duty. Members of Council 4 AFSCE and the Connecticut State Police Union plan to hold a […]
Child abuse calls: 3 things cops should keep in mind
By Kirk Pero Investigating child abuse is often difficult for an inexperienced detective or a patrol officer. Common errors made in these cases in most jurisdictions are: 1. Interviewing a child victim at the scene. 2. Failing to preserve fragile evidence. 3. Failing to build rapport with a victim’s family. Let’s explore each in detail. […]