Training Courses

Interviews and Interrogations by IPTM

Date & Time:
  • March 29, 2027 – April 2, 2027
Location:
Jacksonville, FL

Interviews and Interrogations

This comprehensive 40-hour course equips law enforcement officers with essential interviewing and interrogation skills critical to the investigative process. Most investigative information is gathered and cases are resolved through proficient interviewing techniques. This training provides participants with the knowledge, abilities, and professional approach necessary to conduct productive interviews in diverse scenarios—from homicide witnesses to traffic accident witnesses, domestic violence cases, and interactions with inmates or probationers regarding contraband.

The curriculum is organized around two main focus areas: interview preparation and interview execution, with emphasis on relevant case law governing interviews and interrogations.

Course Topics

  • Legal issues and case law
  • Interview preparation and planning
  • Interview techniques and best practices
  • Kinesics-based interview methods
  • Deception detection strategies
  • Interview execution protocols
  • Interviewing juvenile subjects
  • Interviewing assault victims
  • Eyewitness identification procedures
  • Practical and scenario-based exercises

Mastering professional interviewing is fundamental for law enforcement professionals across all assignments. Through proper preparation, application of proven techniques, and adherence to legal principles, officers can obtain reliable information and enhance investigations. The techniques taught promote ethical, professional, and effective interviews that contribute to successful case resolution.

Target Audience

This course is designed for patrol officers, detectives (newly assigned and experienced), investigation supervisors, crime scene technicians, medical examiner and coroner investigators, and military investigative personnel. This training is restricted to sworn law enforcement officers and personnel directly assigned to law enforcement agencies.

Course Details

Duration: 40 hours
Class Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Fee: $895.00
Instructor: Edward Judy

Scheduled Sessions

Valparaiso, Indiana
Dates: September 21-25, 2026
Location: Northern Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, 4500 Montdale Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383

Farmington, New Mexico
Dates: November 9-13, 2026
Location: Civic Center, 200 West Arrington Street, Farmington, NM 87401

Jacksonville, Florida
Dates: March 29 - April 2, 2027
Location: IPTM - University of North Florida, Adam W. Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224

Lawrenceville, Georgia
Dates: May 3-7, 2027
Location: Lawrenceville Police Department, 300 Jackson Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Jacksonville, Florida
Dates: July 26-30, 2027
Location: IPTM - University of North Florida, Adam W. Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224

Note: For Florida law enforcement officers, this course does not qualify for Salary Incentive Credit under the FDLE Interviews and Interrogations designation.