Statement Analysis® Interviewing Techniques

Statement Analysis® Interviewing Techniques Training

Date: September 23, 2026

Location: Platte County Sheriff's Office, 11724 NW Plaza Circle Drive, Kansas City, MO 64153

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (includes one-hour lunch break; participants are responsible for meals)

Instructor: Mark McClish

Course Overview: This one-day training class teaches participants to identify deception by analyzing how individuals communicate through verbal and written statements. The course focuses on examining speech patterns and phrasing to determine truthfulness.

Who Should Attend: This training is designed for professionals from diverse fields who wish to develop deception detection skills, including law enforcement officers, loss prevention specialists, social workers, human resources professionals, and other interviewers.

Course Content: Participants will gain practical skills in recognizing linguistic indicators that reveal whether someone is being truthful or dishonest.

Fees: $199 per participant. Organizations enrolling three or more participants qualify for a discounted rate of $175 per person.

What's Included: Participants receive a Statement Analysis Workbook, a certificate of completion, and 8 hours of Missouri POST-approved training credit.

Dress Code: Business casual attire is required.

Registration Deadline: September 23, 2026

Cancellation Policy: Refunds are available for cancellations submitted at least 14 days prior to the training date.

For Additional Information: Contact Detective Lynda Hacker-Bristow, Training Coordinator, Platte County Sheriff's Office at 816-858-1957 or Lyndabristow@plattesheriff.org for directions, hotel recommendations, and other inquiries.