Criminal Interviewing for Road Patrol Officers Course
Criminal Interviewing for Road Patrol Officers
This intensive one-day training program equips road patrol officers and deputies with advanced interview and interrogation techniques tailored specifically to their role in the field. The curriculum draws from real-world interview footage provided by experienced instructors to illustrate practical applications of core concepts.
The course was developed by an instructor who, after returning to patrol duties, dedicated himself to evaluating which detective-level interview methodologies translate effectively to patrol operations and identifying strategies to enhance the quality of interviews conducted by patrol personnel. The training emphasizes that patrol officers should not be constrained in an activity they perform on a daily basis, encouraging participants to elevate their interviewing capabilities significantly.
Course Topics
- Officer Safety
- Instant Rapport
- Distinctions Between Interview and Interrogation
- Timeline Development
- Compellers in Interviewing
- Legal Considerations
- Persuasion and Influence Techniques
- Empathetic Interviewing Methods
- Strategies to Prevent False Confessions
- Techniques for Uncovering the Truth
Date: October 5
Cost: $225.00
Location: Geneva Police Department, 517 S. Commerce Street, Geneva, AL 36340
Cancellations made more than 21 days prior to the class date qualify for a full refund minus a 5% administrative fee. No refunds are issued for cancellations within 21 days of the class; however, student substitutions are permitted.