The Triad Interviewing Method™
Integrating Cognitive, Linguistic, and Behavioral Science into a Unified Framework for Criminal and Corporate Investigations
When the stakes are high—whether in a courtroom, a corporate boardroom, or a crisis response session—the quality of an interview can determine the difference between clarity and confusion. Traditional interviewing models each bring strengths, but in isolation, they often leave gaps. That’s why TruthLens™ has developed the Triad Interviewing Method™ (TIM™): an integrated, evidence-driven approach that blends the best of cognitive, narrative, linguistic, kinesic, and statement analysis techniques into one seamless framework.
Why a Hybrid Interviewing Approach Matters
Most interview methods focus on a single lens: memory recall, rapport, body language, or statement analysis. The Triad Interviewing Method™ brings all these strands together. It is structured, ethical, and adaptable—designed to generate high-fidelity accounts that align with physical evidence and behavioral patterns.
“The Triad Interviewing Method™ doesn’t just collect testimony—it generates multi-layered data streams that fuel forensic truth analysis.”
The DNA of the Triad Interviewing Method™
The Triad Interviewing Method™ draws from six globally recognized approaches, weaving them into a single investigative fabric:
Cognitive Interviewing – Unlocks memory recall using sensory prompts and reverse-order retelling.
PEACE Model – Ensures ethical, structured, and non-coercive engagement.
Narrative Interviewing – Invites free storytelling to capture the full context.
Forensic Linguistic Interviewing – Examines language choices for precision or evasion.
Kinesic Interviewing – Reads nonverbal cues like posture shifts or microexpressions.
Statement Analysis (SCAN) – Identifies omissions, distancing language, and contradictions.
Together, they form a triad of analysis lenses: Scene, Behavioral, and Narrative—the very foundation of TruthLens™’s investigative philosophy.
Step-by-Step: How TIM™ Works in Practice
Preparation & Planning (PEACE)
Every interview begins with deep case review—evidence, scene data, prior statements—so questions are grounded in facts, not fishing expeditions.Engage & Explain (PEACE + Narrative)
Rapport is established with clarity and transparency, followed by an invitation: “Tell me everything you remember about that day.”Free Recall (Narrative + Cognitive)
Interviewees narrate in their own words, supported by prompts that trigger sensory memory: What did they see, hear, or feel?Deepening the Account (Cognitive + Kinesic)
Events are recalled in reverse order, or from another’s perspective. Analysts note verbal content while monitoring nonverbal stress cues.Language & Statement Analysis (Forensic + SCAN)
Word choices, pronouns, and omissions are dissected in real time, revealing hidden gaps or distancing behavior. This perspective starts with the first words and concludes with the interview.Probing & Clarifying (PEACE + Cognitive)
Open-ended clarifiers and sketching exercises enhance scene reconstruction and memory anchoring.Closure & Evaluation (PEACE + SCAN + Kinesic)
The account is summarized back to the interviewee, cross-checked for accuracy, and observed for final cues of congruence or stress.
Applications Across Domains
The Triad Interviewing Method™ powers the Phase 2 – Analysis Flow of TruthLens™ investigations. Its versatility means it can be deployed across industries:
Criminal Justice: Witness statements, homicide investigations, wrongful conviction reviews.
Corporate & HR: Fraud inquiries, misconduct reviews, workplace culture audits.
Legal & Civil Rights: Civil litigation, advocacy for families, deposition preparation.
Healthcare & Education: Malpractice testimony, bullying or discrimination cases.
From homicide investigations to HR misconduct reviews, TIM™ adapts seamlessly—always evidence-driven, always trauma-aware.
Why TIM™ Stands Apart
Comprehensive: It covers memory, language, behavior, and narrative in one framework.
Courtroom-Ready: Structured for admissibility and transparency.
Ethical: Built on PEACE principles, minimizing coercion and maximizing accuracy.
Aligned with TruthLens™: Every interview feeds directly into MAX Case Reports™, Narrative Compression Risk Index™, and Witness Reliability Reviews.
The Future of Interviewing
As misinformation, crisis management, and complex investigations grow, the demand for interviews that are both humane and forensic has never been greater. The Triad Interviewing Method™ is not just a technique—it is a new interviewing standard for a world that demands truth with clarity.
TIM™ represents the next generation of interviewing—structured, ethical, and relentlessly focused on truth.
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