Training Courses

Jon Rappa's Criminal Interview for Road Patrol Officer's Course

Date & Time:
  • September 21, 2026
Location:
West Richland, WA

Criminal Interviewing for Road Patrol Officers

This intensive one-day training program is specifically designed for road patrol officers and deputies who want to elevate their interview and interrogation abilities. The course draws on practical, real-world interview footage provided by the instructors to demonstrate effective techniques in action. After returning to patrol duties, instructor Jon Rappa dedicated himself to identifying which interview methodologies used by detectives can be successfully adapted for patrol personnel, and how to significantly enhance the quality of interviews conducted at the patrol level. Rather than accepting limitations in a skill that road officers use daily, this course empowers participants to achieve professional-level interviewing competency.

Topics Covered:

  • Officer Safety
  • Establishing Instant Rapport
  • Distinguishing Between Interview and Interrogation
  • Timeline Development
  • Compellers
  • Legal Considerations
  • Persuasion and Influence Principles
  • Empathetic Interviewing Approaches
  • Preventing False Confessions
  • Uncovering the Truth

Course Details:

Instructor: Jon Rappa

Date: September 21

Duration: 1 day

Cost: $225.00

Location: West Richland Police Department, 7920 West Van Giesen St., West Richland, WA 99353

Cancellation Policy: Full refunds are available for cancellations made more than 21 days prior to the class date, minus a 5% refund fee. No refunds are issued for cancellations within 21 days of the class; however, student substitutions are permitted. Alternative payment arrangements by invoice or check are available upon request.