Training Courses

Criminal Interviewing for Road Patrol Officers Course

Date & Time:
  • November 16, 2026
Location:
Oconomowoc, WI

Criminal Interviewing for Road Patrol Officers

This one-day training program equips road patrol officers and deputies with specialized interview and interrogation methods tailored to their unique responsibilities in the field. The course draws on real-world interview examples provided by experienced instructors to illustrate effective techniques. Instructor Jon Rappa designed this curriculum after returning to patrol duty, conducting extensive research to identify which detective-level interviewing strategies effectively translate to road patrol work and how patrol officers can significantly enhance the quality of their interviews. Recognizing that patrol officers conduct interviews as a routine part of their daily duties, this program provides the advanced skills necessary to perform this critical function at a higher level.

Course Topics Include:

  • Officer Safety
  • Building Instant Rapport
  • Distinguishing Between Interview and Interrogation
  • Establishing and Using Timelines
  • Identifying Compellers
  • Legal Considerations in Interviewing
  • Persuasion and Influence Techniques
  • Empathetic Interviewing Approaches
  • Strategies to Prevent False Confessions
  • Techniques for Uncovering the Truth

Course Details:

  • Date: November 16
  • Duration: 1 day
  • Cost: $225.00
  • Location: City of Oconomowoc Police Department, 630 E. Wisconsin Ave., Oconomowoc, WI 53066
  • Instructor: Jon Rappa

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made more than 21 days prior to the class date qualify for a full refund minus a 5% refund fee. No refunds are available for cancellations within 21 days of the class; however, attendees may arrange for a student replacement.