PSYC39H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: A Confession, Investigative Psychology, Confabulation
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A process whereby the police interview a suspect for the purpose of gathering evidence and obtaining a confession. It is a procedure used in addition to the reid model of interrogation. Procedure in that it happens outside of the interrogation room. Undercover police officers posing as members of a criminal organization who attempt to lure the suspect into the gang. The suspect is made to commit some minor crimes, once committed to the organization, he is interviewed for a higher-level job. However, before sealing the deal with the boss, mr. big, he must confess to a serious crime (the one under investigation). As a form of insurance for the criminal gang, so they have something on the suspect if he ever turns against them. It had been historically permitted by canadian courts. A recent ruling by the supreme court of canada has taken a more critical approach, which will likely tighten the parameters .
