One of the criticisms of law enforcement officers is the interrogation techniques used to get a confession or information out of a suspect. Some believe officers have every right to use any means necessary to get a confession, while others believe that aggressive tactics can be coercive and a violation of a defendant's rights under the ______.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Fifth Amendment provides protections against self-incrimination and coerced confessions. Interrogation techniques that use physical or psychological coercion to force a confession or information out of a suspect would violate the Fifth Amendment. The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, the Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a fair trial, and the Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment, but they are not directly related to interrogation techniques.

One of the Criticisms of Law Enforcement Officers Is the Interrogation