The Human Climate with Guest James Trainum
James Trainum is an ex-detective living and working in Washington, D.C. After realizing that he personally had imposed a false confession in his work, he left law enforcement and became a consultant helping families navigate the criminal justice system. Jim is an expert in the psychology and dynamics used in inducing and obtaining false confessions. He also teaches people within law enforcement agencies and is a strong advocate for the more respectful police treatment of criminal suspects.
Jim is the author of: How the Police Generate False Confessions: An Inside Look at the Interrogation Room.