PCE Pop-Up: Science-Based Interviewing for the Modern Prosecutor and Detective

On September 9, 2025 PCE hosted a Pop-Up on Science-Based Interviewing. It focused on prosecutor’s use of evidence backed techniques grounded in psychology and cognitive science to gather accurate and reliable information from witnesses, victims, and suspects. These methods prioritize rapport-building and open-ended questioning to reduce bias, enhance recall, and strengthen the quality of evidence.

An Introduction to Science-Based Interviewing

Duration: 01:10:32

Wayne Thomas, BSC (HONS) PSYCH, MA (OXON), PGCE, MBPSS, Tailored Training Programs

The Manhattan DA’s Science-Based Interviewing Development Program

Duration: 00:27:58

Linda Ford, Counsel to the Legal Training Unit, New York County District Attorney’s Office, New York