The phrase "a successful interrogation" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts discussing law enforcement, military operations, or psychological studies where the effectiveness of questioning is evaluated.
Example: "The detective was praised for conducting a successful interrogation that led to the confession of the suspect."
Alternatives: "an effective interrogation" or "a productive interrogation".
On Thursday, the Pentagon announced it had transferred him to Iraqi government custody that morning, following what it described as a successful interrogation.
But he said that at least one of the soldiers whom he saw abusing Iraqis told him that the group had been instructed by military intelligence officers, commonly known as M.I., to abuse Iraqi prisoners to enhance the chances for a successful interrogation.
He said successful interrogation of a prisoner depends largely on "creating an atmosphere of dependency and trust between the subject and interrogator.
The key to successful interrogation is for the interrogator — even as he controls the situation — to recognize a prisoner's humanity, to understand his culture, background and language.
He was known for his belief that a psychological concept called "learned helplessness" was crucial to successful interrogation.
Gen. Antonio M. Taguba, in his report on Iraqi prison abuses, said General Miller's recommendation of a guard force that "sets the conditions for the successful interrogation and exploitation of internees/detainees" violated Army doctrine; the report hinted that it might also have contributed to the abuses.
Commander" that "sets the conditions for the successful interrogation and exploitation of internees/detainees".
That afternoon, he wanted to describe how the data his team had collected over the years could help American personnel — military and civilian alike — "resist torture and evade successful interrogation by their captors," he recalls.
The January 2003 report into Rahman's death explained that sleep deprivation "is also used to enhance successful interrogation".
By contrast, Bob Cesca points to the successful interrogation of Saddam Hussein, which did not feature torture, and which yet generated a ton of vital information.
"Sources and methods are dangerous grounds"—he offered assurance that successful interrogation can and should be carried out while adhering to fundamental principles of justice a phrase that needs no air quotes.
