Reporting on police interrogations: Selection effects and bias related to the use of text, video and audiotape

M. Malsch, P. Kranendonk, J. de Keijser, M. Komter, M. de Boer, H. Elffers

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    Abstract

    As a result of technological developments, digital recording of police interrogations has become
    a straightforward option in many legal systems. Videos of interrogations can now be used during criminal proceedings, instead of or in addition to written reports. Text, image and sound have different effects in the criminal justice system. This article first discusses the existing research
    into these effects. A study is presented in which written reports of 55 real-life Dutch police
    interrogations of suspects are compared to the audio and video recordings. Interrogations
    appear to be rigorously summarized and edited in the written reports, which may lead to biased or misinformed judgments. Risks for fact-finding are discussed and ways of enabling a better
    review of police interrogations are examined.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)61-76
    Number of pages16
    JournalInvestigative Interviewing: Research and Practice
    Volume9
    Issue number1
    Publication statusPublished - 2018

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