Lead entered booth and observed that detainee appeared troubled. Lead asked detainee how he was doing. Detainee related that he had problems. When lead first asked him what the problems were he stated that they were between him and god. Lead then told detainee to tell interrogator his problems because they could not be solved unless they were addressed. Detainee then address the following problems to lead:
1. Being subjected to pictures of swimsuit models and questioning. – he began to cry quietly at this point.
2. Metal chair is too stiff and uncomfortable.
3. The overall treatment here. He cannot handle the treatment much longer.
- when he made this statement he began to cry and sob out loud. Lead asked him if he had any other problems and he stated that the other problems he could deal with on his own. Ie: physical pain, sleeping arrangement etc. What he could not deal with much longer were his being subjected to the pictures and the treatment day after day.
Lead then began to explain why he was being subjected to the following
1. The pictures
2. Metal chair
3. Treatment
Lead then began a futility approach on detainee and stated that he has chosen this lifestyle.
The “attention to detail” approach began. Lead pulled pictures of swimsuit models off detainee and told him the test of his ability to answer questions would begin. Detainee refused to answer and finally stated that he would after lead poured water over detainees head and was told he would be subjected to this treatment day after day. Detainee was told to think about his decision to answer questions. Lead would only ask questions if detainee fully cooperated with lead.
