"Utilizing the Strategic Use of Evidence (SUE) Technique in Suspect Interrogations"(Minhwan Jang, Yoonjung Lee, Hyunggeun Lee, Hyemin Moon, Eunkyung Cho
- Bonne Clef
- Mar 30
- 1 min read
Journal of Criminal Investigation Studies, Issue No. 14, pp. 101–125)
【Abstract】
The recent amendment to Korea’s Criminal Procedure Act requires investigators to obtain suspect statements in a more objective manner, highlighting the growing need for police to move away from confession-centered and coercive interrogation practices. Police investigators have access to a wide range of testimonial and physical evidence before conducting interrogations and are thus in a position to strategically utilize such evidence during suspect interviews. However, interrogation methods that enable investigators to strategically present evidence are lacking in current police protocols.
The Strategic Use of Evidence (SUE) technique, a relatively recent introduction in Korea, is grounded in extensive empirical research and has been recognized in academic circles as a scientifically validated and ethically sound interrogation method. It has already been adopted by many advanced countries for training and practical use in the field. Using the SUE technique, investigators can evaluate and strategically present various types of evidence obtained during the investigation, thereby helping to address the persistent challenge of securing reliable testimonial evidence.
This study introduces the psychological principles and procedural steps that constitute the SUE technique. It further explores the technique’s utility from legal, psychological, theoretical, and empirical perspectives, and offers practical suggestions for its effective implementation in criminal investigations.
【Table of Contents】
Ⅰ. Introduction
Ⅱ. Core Concepts and Methods of the SUE Technique 1. Underlying Theory: Self-Regulation Theory 2. The SUE Model and Procedure
Ⅲ. Discussion on the Application of the SUE Technique in Korea 1. Advantages of the SUE Technique 2. Practical and Legal Limitations
Ⅳ. Conclusion
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