Texas police awaken from their stupor, will stop using hypnosis as criminal investigation technique
In a move that’s sure to renew trust in American policing practices, the Texas Department Of Public Safety has finally heard the snap of common sense’s fingers next to its ear and decided to end its decades-old practice of using actual goddamn hypnosis as a crime-solving technique.
According to The Dallas Morning News, Texas has “built one of the most prolific programs for police hypnosis in the country, repeatedly doubling down on the practice despite scientific evidence that hypnosis can distort witness memories and lead to false convictions.” Last January, after “more than 40 years” of seriously considering hypnosis a legitimate criminal investigation method, Texas ended the practice, telling The News that it’s now “developed more advanced interview and interrogation techniques that yield better results.” We can only hope that these new techniques don’t involve peering into crystal balls or following leads based on staring at burned chicken bones.