The Art of Investigative Interviewing: A Human Approach to Testimonial Evidence

Gone are the days of coercive and extreme interrogation tactics. Drawing elements from psychology, philosophy, and sociology, The Art of Investigative Interviewing applies a theory of human need to interviewing. This theory is the single most important component of interviewing and is crucial to an investigator's ability to correctly interpret human behavior.

This book examines investigative interviewing in a very complete fashion. The writing style is nontraditional to capture the reader's interest. Specifically, the approach is to use knowledge bases and disciplines not normally associated with this subject matter. The technique described can be used in any setting with any subject.




The most complete reference available to cover the psychological or 'human need' aspect of interviewing.
Offers a guide to 'affective' interviewing rather than the outdated and often illegal coercive tactics of the past.

Charles L. Yeschke has been working in the investigation field for more than 30 years. As an FBI special agent, Mr. Yeschke was certified as a polygraphist and conducted hundreds of detection of deception examinations in various federal criminal investigations. He has authored numerous articles and publications on interviewing. Currently, he is the proprietor of Charles Yeschke Associates, a firm providing confidential investigation services, security/loss prevention consulting, and training seminars.