Training Courses

Jon Rappa's Mastering Interview and Interrogation for Road Patrol Course

Date & Time:
  • December 2, 2026 – December 3, 2026
Location:
Clemson, SC

Mastering Interview and Interrogation for Road Patrol

This two-day intensive course is specifically tailored for patrol officers and deputies who want to develop practical interviewing competencies that can be immediately applied in the field. No prior interview training experience is required. Whether you are beginning your interview training journey or seeking to enhance existing skills, this program provides comprehensive instruction to elevate patrol-level interview proficiency.

Patrol officers conduct interviews with suspects, victims, and witnesses on a regular basis, making interviewing a fundamental patrol function. This course addresses the need for early, specialized interview training rather than waiting until promotion to detective status.

Course Topics

  • Interview goals and preparation
  • Rapport-based, non-confrontational interview techniques
  • Avoiding false confessions
  • Timeline development
  • Framing questions and perspective framing
  • The funnel method
  • The strategic use of evidence (SUE)
  • Empathy-based interviewing
  • Identifying "the why"
  • Testing admissions
  • Breaking bad interviewing habits
  • Practical, scenario-based exercises

Course Details

Dates: December 2 - December 3

Cost: $325.00

Location: Clemson Police Department, 1198 Tiger Blvd, Clemson, SC 29631

Cancellation Policy: Full refunds are available for cancellations made more than 21 days prior to the course start date, minus a 5% refund processing fee. No refunds are issued for cancellations within 21 days of the course; however, student substitutions are permitted.