Criminal Interviewing for Road Patrol Officers Course
Criminal Interviewing for Road Patrol Officers
This one-day intensive course equips road patrol officers and deputies with specialized interview and interrogation techniques tailored to their unique operational environment. The program emphasizes practical skills that can be immediately applied during everyday patrol interactions, moving beyond the limitations of traditional detective-focused methods.
The curriculum draws on real-world interview footage and case examples presented by the instructors to demonstrate effective techniques in action. The course was developed by an instructor who, after being promoted back to patrol duty, systematically tested which interview and interrogation strategies transfer effectively from detective work to patrol operations, identifying best practices for enhancing interview quality at the patrol level.
Course Topics Include:
- Officer Safety
- Building Instant Rapport
- Distinguishing Interview from Interrogation
- Timeline Development
- Using Compellers Effectively
- Legal Considerations
- Persuasion and Influence Techniques
- Empathetic Interviewing Approaches
- Avoiding False Confessions
- Obtaining Truthful Information
Course Details:
Date: October 1
Duration: 1 day
Cost: $225.00
Location: Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Training Site, 1025 Bristow Gap Road, Leesburg, AL 35983
Instructor: Jon Rappa
Cancellation Policy: Full refunds (minus 5% refund fee) available for cancellations made more than 21 days prior to the class date. No refunds within 21 days of the class, though student substitutions are permitted. Alternative payment options such as invoices and checks are available upon request.