Interrogation Techniques • MAKING DEALS OR PROMISES • VEILED THREATS • PUTTING IN A GOOD WORD • MAKING A BIGGER CASE • GOOD COP, BAD COP • MAKING CONVERSATION

Putting In A Good Word  (Photo: AP / CBS ) Detectives may try to convince a suspect that it is to his benefit to confess to a specific crime. They may also say that they will put in a good word, or ask for a lesser sentence if a suspect cooperates.