What investigators often call luck is usually better information gathering. Science-based interviewing helps create that edge through better questions, stronger rapport, and Strategic Use of Evidence (SUE). Statement evidence gives context to every case, helps locate more witnesses and evidence, and moves investigators closer to the truth. Good interviews do more than confirm theories. They build a fuller picture of events and help define the case.

For years, we’ve discussed interviews and interrogations, and that legacy techniques were the standard. We have relied on these outdated methods for too long. The training is not good. In fact, they actually undermine our ability to gather reliable information. This is especially true in confession-driven approaches. The idea behind these tactics is that if a suspect denies involvement early, they’re less likely to confess later. But the problem here isn’t just the techniques

Test your interviewing knowledge with this interactive Science-Based Interviewing Crossword! Strengthen your understanding of rapport, memory, and funnel questioning—core skills for investigators, HR professionals, and interviewers who rely on evidence-based communication. Challenge yourself to think critically, reduce bias, and sharpen the questioning techniques that make interviews more accurate, ethical, and effective.