Training Courses

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

Date & Time:
  • October 21, 2026 – October 22, 2026
Location:
Spring Hil, TN

Mastering Interview and Interrogation for Road Patrol

This comprehensive two-day course equips patrol officers and deputies with practical interviewing techniques applicable to real-world street situations. The program is suitable for both officers new to interviewing and those seeking to enhance their existing expertise, with no prerequisite training required.

Recognizing that patrol officers conduct interviews with suspects, victims, and witnesses as a fundamental part of their daily responsibilities, this course addresses the need for quality interview training at the patrol level rather than waiting until promotion to detective positions.

Course Topics

  • Interview goals and preparation strategies
  • Rapport-based, non-confrontational interview techniques
  • Prevention of false confessions
  • Timeline development methods
  • Effective question framing and perspective adjustment
  • The funnel method for structured interviewing
  • Strategic use of evidence (SUE)
  • Empathy-based interviewing approaches
  • Identifying motivations and underlying factors
  • Testing and verifying admissions
  • Eliminating ineffective interviewing practices
  • Practical, scenario-based training exercises

Course Details

Dates: October 21 - October 22

Location: Spring Hill Police Department, 800 Hathaway Boulevard, Spring Hill, TN 37174

Cost: $325.00

Refund Policy: Cancellations made more than 21 days prior to the class start date are eligible 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.