Criminal Interviewing for Road Patrol Officers Course
This one-day professional development course equips road patrol officers and deputies with specialized interview and interrogation techniques tailored to their daily responsibilities. The curriculum emphasizes practical skills that have been successfully adapted from detective-level interviewing to patrol operations, enabling officers to elevate their interview competency and obtain more reliable information during roadside interactions.
The course features real interview footage presented by the instructors to illustrate and reinforce key concepts. Developed by Jon Rappa following his return to patrol duties, this training addresses the gap in patrol officer interviewing proficiency by providing strategies and methodologies that directly apply to field situations.
Course Topics
- Officer Safety
- Instant Rapport Building
- Distinguishing Interview from Interrogation
- Timeline Development
- Compellers and Motivation Techniques
- Legal Considerations
- Persuasion and Influence Principles
- Empathetic Interviewing Approaches
- Preventing False Confessions
- Obtaining Truthful Statements
Event Details
Date: November 12
Duration: 1 day
Cost: $225.00
Location: Silverthorne Pavilion, 400 Blue River Parkway, Silverthorne, CO 80498
Instructor: Jon Rappa
Cancellation Policy: Full refunds minus 5% processing fee available if cancelled more than 21 days prior to the class date. No refunds within 21 days; however, student substitutions are permitted.