The FBI teaches you lie detection, people reading and intelligence skills

Chapter 35

The book of war says: In war, "attacking the heart is the most important thing".Back then, Liu Bang's "Song of Besieged on All Sides" sang, and Xiang Yu's army was shaken and defeated.During the interrogation, the interrogator and the criminal suspect faced each other.Applying the "mind attack" technique in the art of war to this has been tried and tested.This chapter will introduce you to the strategies and tactics of "mind attack" in interrogation.

§§§ Section [-] Interrogators must be good at attacking the mind

There are various ways to obtain a confession, which can be summed up in four ways: first, through interrogation, investigators conquer the other party psychologically, make the other party feel convinced, and actively and consciously confess the facts of the crime; The third is to make a promise to induce a confession; the fourth is "forced oppression", so that the criminal suspect is forced to make a confession when he is extremely reluctant.

These four methods can achieve the purpose of obtaining a confession, but their actual effects are quite different: Let me talk about the second method first.Under the influence of evidence and facts, the criminal suspect is indeed able to confess, but at this time the criminal suspect is reluctant in his heart. It will be more handy and logical when you get up.This is not the best way.The third method, if the promise is fulfilled (such as release on bail pending trial, etc. if confessed), if the promise cannot be fulfilled, the consequences will be disastrous: the criminal suspect will immediately wake up and think that he has been cheated, so he immediately retracts the confession. The sense of trust of the personnel and even the entire judiciary will be wiped out, and confrontation and hostility will follow, and it will be a very poor way to explain it in the future.The fourth method is that the criminal suspect is only forced to make a confession by force. He is completely opposed to the investigators. The suspect will completely retract the confession, and the so-called confession will be in vain.This is the worst way to go about it.At the same time, the third and fourth methods are prohibited by the law. Using these two methods to obtain a confession will not only fail to achieve the ultimate goal of the investigation, but the investigators may give others a handle, which will lead to endless troubles.

It is generally believed that "mind attack" is the best policy for the following reasons:
(1) Since the suspect’s psychology has been conquered, he will confess the problem very consciously, without reservation, without sophistry, and his confession will greatly facilitate the rapid progress of the investigation of the case;
(2) Since the criminal suspect voluntarily confessed and sincerely repented, he would even confess the criminal facts that we have not yet grasped, so that the case can be expanded;
(3) Since the criminal suspect made his confession without guidance, interference, or coercion, the truthfulness of his confession is the highest;

(4) Since the criminal suspect’s mentality is completely conquered, he will submissively cooperate with our work in all aspects, or actively return stolen goods, or report and expose, in short, he can be completely used by me;
(5) The confession of the criminal suspect under the attack of the mind is almost never retracted.

§§§The second section creates an atmosphere and exerts high pressure
Just like a group of children, the leader among them "conquers" other children by relying on his own "strength" or stature, or scheming, or harboring the vital interests of other children.

1. Create an atmosphere of overwhelming forces
No matter how cunning and mature the criminal suspect is, he has a guilty conscience.The first time we met for interrogation, we had to pre-emptively strike him, giving him the feeling that the crime was revealed and the French Open was inevitable.At this time, we must pay great attention to our own image and language art.First of all, the interrogation place should be isolated from the outside world, clean and tidy, and the interrogation seat should be slightly higher than the interrogated seat. Second, when facing criminal suspects, we should dress neatly, look serious, have bright eyes, and move neatly.Thirdly, two or more interrogators must determine a presiding judge, with the chief judge as the core, all actions are subject to the command of the chief judge, showing the authority of the chief judge.Third, during the interrogation, all personnel should focus on the interrogation, and refrain from talking about other irrelevant topics, let alone laughing.Fourth, in terms of interrogation language, we must pay attention to showing our absolute confidence.For example, you can express ×× like this, according to our long-term investigation, you have committed corruption and bribery, please clarify the problem clearly... The meaning is very clear: you have a problem, you must explain it clearly.If you use another way of saying that we are looking for you, we want to know from you whether you have been involved in corruption or bribery.If you have, explain it clearly. After listening to this, the suspect will [-]% not explain the problem to you.

2. Introduce case-handling achievements to criminal suspects, so that they know the strength of the interrogation department
This is an important aspect of building a strong image.It can be divided into macroscopic and microscopic aspects.On the macro level, we can talk about the firm determination of the party and the country to fight corruption, talk about the recent major cases, such as Hu Changqing, Cheng Kejie, etc., how to resolutely investigate and deal with them, how to successfully investigate, etc., so that criminal suspects feel: such a big crime The officials have dealt with it, and I'm afraid I won't be able to escape.On the micro level, we can talk about how professional we are, about the influential and special cases we have handled (such as severe handling, light handling or even exemption from handling), it is best to talk about cases that the criminal suspect knows or is familiar with. People (including people in the same unit) cases.In this regard, it can be divided into two situations. One is to talk about the process of our investigation of difficult cases, showing that we are good at handling cases, and we can find out very difficult cases; A typical example of a criminal suspect being treated lightly.When introducing the results of handling a case, we must also pay great attention to the method, speak eloquently, do not exaggerate: you must have evidence, and do not fabricate it out of thin air (it is best to show him the relevant legal provisions, legal documents or other written materials) To confirm what we said, for example, if you are honest and lenient, you can show him the verdict); you must conform to your identity and don’t play the piano to the cow (for example, if you tell a corruption suspect who is a cashier a case of bribery by a social person, it may not be effective. If you tell him how much money was embezzled by the cashier of another unit, and confess and deal with it lightly, the effect will be quite different).Special attention should be paid to the fact that the above points are well-founded, and the criminal suspect must not be given the impression of "bragging" or deceiving him, otherwise the criminal suspect will not believe us, and the entire psychological attack plan will even be aborted.

In addition, we can inadvertently disclose a little bit to the criminal suspect based on the reliable information obtained through our secret investigation, such as the criminal suspect’s social relationship and recent whereabouts, so that the criminal suspect feels that he has been monitored and mastered by us. Further confirms the power of the interrogation department.

Through the above means, we can establish a strong image of us, making criminal suspects both convinced and afraid.After that, you can proceed to the next link of the psychological attack tactics.

§§§Section [-] granting favors and "showing the way" to suspects

Building a strong image is also a process of exerting high pressure on criminal suspects.During this process, the criminal suspect formed such a prominent psychological state, that is: my crime has been exposed; I have fallen into the hands of powerful procuratorial organs and investigators, and I will be severely punished. My life will be lost, and my money will be lost; the party and the country will not let me go, I may become a typical crime like others, and my reputation may be ruined.Therefore, the suspect will feel intense fear, isolation, and helplessness.At this time, it is a great opportunity to further destroy their psychological defenses. The method used is to give them timely and appropriate favors when they are extremely panicked.This is the use of the "slave principle" revealed by Mr. Lu Xun in the article "Essays under the Lamp": people can easily become slaves. When people envy cattle and horses and sigh "chaotic people are not as good as Taiping dogs", then give him a price slightly equal to that of cattle and horses... Then people will be sincerely convinced..." To give favors, and from this Start in two ways:
1. Respect each other and care about their lives
When the criminal suspect is helpless, showing respect for his personality and concern for his life will be like injecting a hot spring into his heart, which will suddenly shorten the distance between the criminal suspect and the investigators and create a sense of antagonism. greatly reduced.At the same time, the criminal suspect will further develop a sense of reliability and trustworthiness to the investigators, and believe that the investigators are helping him and are his life-saving straw.

In terms of specific practices, on the basis of pointing out his criminal problems, affirm his previous achievements in the workplace and his contributions to the party and the country, and at the same time tell him about the current social reality (you are not the only one involved in corruption and bribery crimes) , there are objective reasons, etc.); to alleviate his excessive fear of crime and low self-esteem; he can be informed of the living conditions of his wife and children who have nothing to do with the case (for example, your family is very good, and the difficulties in life, our procuratorate I will try my best to help you solve it, don’t worry too much, just think about your problem, etc.) You can bring him his favorite food, (give a boxed meal to a person in the detention center, he will often be very grateful ,) to provide him with the necessary daily necessities; to transfer him to a looser prison, etc.

2. Point out the way for the suspect
Under the "high-pressure policy" implemented above, criminal suspects will realize the serious consequences of their crimes, feel that their fate is in the hands of the procuratorate, and feel confused about where they will go in the future.At this time, it can be like stretching out a bamboo pole to the ups and downs in the well, and pointing out the way out to the criminal suspect in time-to confess and be lenient.The "respecting their personality and caring about their lives" just now can only make the criminal suspects have a good impression on the investigators and shorten the distance between them, but it does not solve their fundamental problem - dealing with the seriousness of the problem - this is the criminal suspect heart disease.

Now, to solve the "real problem" for the suspect, this is the greatest favor.The interrogator should tell the criminal suspect the minimum punishment for the crime stipulated in the criminal law, and publicize to him the discretionary conditions and statutory conditions for mitigating, mitigating, and exempting punishment (showing the legal provisions to the criminal suspect), and more importantly, To tell the criminal suspect how to get the lightest treatment, that is to cooperate with the procuratorate, explain the problem clearly, and even strive for meritorious service.In order for the criminal suspect to be convinced of the interrogator's words, it is necessary to introduce to the criminal suspect the previous cases of exemption from prosecution, non-prosecution, probation and other extremely light cases during the above-mentioned conversation, or to compare the confession attitude to him. It is best to show the criminal suspect the relevant legal documents such as the verdict and the indictment.

In the process of using the strategy of giving favors, two principles must be adhered to. One is that favors are based on the "high-pressure policy".Second, the fulfillment of favors must be based on the cooperation of the other party (that is, the confession of the facts of the crime). If it is found that the criminal suspect does not "appreciate" and still refuses to cooperate, the "preferential policy" should be revoked decisively and other strategies should be implemented.In addition, we should also pay attention to the timing of giving favors, preferably when the "high pressure" we bestow will reach the limit that the criminal suspect may bear; we must also grasp the appropriate degree, that is, according to the cooperation of the criminal suspect The degree of favor should be given accordingly. If the favor is too little, the desired effect will not be achieved. If the favor is too much, the suspect will get carried away.

§§§The fourth section is moved with emotion and understood with reason

Through the above combination of grace and power, we can achieve the goal of controlling the criminal suspect psychologically. This is the basis for breaking through the criminal suspect, but it is not a sufficient condition.To make the criminal suspect confess the problem, it is necessary to arouse his emotional factors, that is, "move with emotion and understand with reason".To do this, we need to grasp the psychological characteristics of the criminal suspect according to his different characteristics such as age, experience, education level, family status, economic status, social background, etc., select the sensitive areas of his emotional factors, and concentrate firepower to attack .

1. To the suspect who is afraid of death, tell the horror of death

You can continue the above-mentioned link of talking about the majesty of the law, and tell the suspect seriously that the maximum penalty for his behavior is the death penalty according to the law.Then, describe to him the execution process of the death penalty, including how to pronounce the sentence, how to take him to the execution ground, how to execute the execution, how to inject the death penalty drug, etc., so as to achieve a real image and achieve a shocking effect.

2. Tell the suspects who love money about the severity of the recovery of stolen money and stolen goods

The main reason why such money-loving criminal suspects refuse to confess is because they are afraid that they will be asked to return their stolen goods after confessing.For this kind of people, we must clearly point out to them that regardless of whether you confess or not, the procuratorate will recover the stolen goods according to law, and if they are unwilling to take the initiative to return the stolen goods, the procuratorate will also use legal means to seal up, freeze, and detain their property, and they must be dealt with severely. "People and wealth are empty."In this way, his fluke mentality of refusing to make money to protect his wealth is completely dispelled.At the same time, in turn, by using his money-loving psychology, we can also explain to him that if the confession problem is dealt with lightly, the economic loss can also be reduced.

3. The severity of the introduction and handling of suspects who love their families, and the impact on their families
A family-loving criminal suspect, while blaming himself, often feels a strong sense of guilt for his family.At this time, his family becomes a powerful weapon for us to attack the sensitive area of ​​​​his emotions.

4. To sow discord against suspects who show loyalty
Some criminal suspects are unwilling to confess because they are loyal and do not want to "injure their friends."At the same time, he was also wondering whether those "friends" of his were also loyal and would not "sell out" him.Therefore, the "loyalty" that the criminal suspect usually abides by, although he still insists on it by this time, has shaken. There is only one foundation of "loyalty" left: the loyalty of "friends" to oneself.If this foundation is destroyed, the "loyalty" building that the criminal suspect has tried his best to maintain will collapse in an instant and turn into a pile of ruins of "you are not benevolent, I am not righteous".We will use words to sow dissension to eat away at the foundation of his "loyalty building".We can lament to him how unreliable "friends" are nowadays in a cynical tone.We can use the appearance of sympathy for someone, and lament that he was betrayed by a "friend".

The interrogator can vaguely express that the suspect's "friend" is like that, but you are still in the dark, wishful thinking about loyalty.We can also show his "friend" testimonial records in front of his eyes a few times, so that he can see with his own eyes that his "friend" has betrayed him.When the criminal suspect loses confidence in his "loyalty", he will feel that the situation is over and start to "sell out" those friends who have "sold out" him, and even "sell out" other people who have not "sold out" him.

A criminal suspect may have both of the above psychological characteristics, and several corresponding strategies and interrogation techniques may be used in combination.In addition, the suspect may also have other psychological characteristics, and we can use our emotional factor intensification tactics in a targeted manner according to the actual situation.

In this way, with the combination of kindness and strength, attacking his emotional sensitive area, the criminal suspect's psychological defense will definitely collapse, and the interrogation will be a sure win.

(End of this chapter)