How to Do Good Cop Bad Cop

The good cop bad cop routine is a popular interrogation technique. Real cops and popular crime drams often use the technique with high levels of success. The good cop bad cop routine needs to be done correctly in order to be effective. Use these ideas to get the technique right.

Instructions

1. Get a partner. To do the good cop bad cop routine you need another cop. Decide what role each cop plays to prevent confusion.

2. Practice the routine. Before trying out the routine on a real suspect get proper training to learn how to do it effectively. Police departments, federal agencies, public companies and other law enforcement sources provide courses.

3. Interview the suspect beforehand. Use non-threatening techniques to build rapport with the suspect. Ask information to establish important aspects of their personality. Use the information gathered to discuss the be way to proceed with the interrogation.

4. Gather the evidence of the crime. Any reports related to the crime the suspect is accused, should be examined before interrogating the suspect. Explain how a crime was committed may encourage the suspect to confess to their part in it.

5. Start with the bad cop. Be a foe to the suspect. Present the evidence of the case and attempt to provoke the suspect into admitting guilt. Threatening the suspect with the consequences of his actions, being loud and aggressive are common. Exploit the information gained in the interview to highlight their fears and desires. Tell the suspect confessing can help relive them.

6. Switch to the good cop. Establishes a friendship or sense of understanding with the suspect. Offer encouragement for the situation the suspect is in and let them see you are on their side.

7. Provide privileges such as drinks or bathroom breaks that the bad cop denied. Highlight their fears and weaknesses just as the bad cop did but this time empathize with them. Express your desire to help them by showing their part in the crime is the best possible way to reduce punishment.

Tips & Warnings

• Conduct the interrogation in a room that is free of any distractions to provide the best environment for observing the suspect's actions.

• The good cop should be listening and watching the interrogation to know when it's time to do his part.

• The good cop bad cop routine is usually more effective with youth and those who have never been charged with a crime. Hardened criminals are well aware of the technique.

• Interrogating a suspect using a good cop bad cop routine has been proven to lead to false confessions.

• Don't go too far when playing good cop bad cop. Torturing or denying a suspect their rights is not allowed or endorsed by the government.

• The good cop bad cop interrogation technique should only be done by trained professional who understand how to complete the technique without going too far.