The Reid Technique is a widely used method of interviewing and interrogation developed by John E. Reid in the 1950s. It focuses on identifying deception through behavioral cues and psychological strategies. The technique involves a structured approach that includes a pre-interview phase, an interrogation phase, and a post-interview phase, aiming to elicit truthful information from suspects. During the interrogation phase, the interviewer employs various tactics to create a psychological environment that encourages the subject to confess. This may include building rapport, presenting evidence, and using persuasive questioning. The Reid Technique is often utilized by law enforcement agencies and is a subject of both support and criticism in the field of criminal justice.