Training Courses

Interview and Interrogation for Investigators and Patrol Officers by PATC

Date & Time:
  • February 8, 2027 – February 10, 2027
Location:
Bossier City, LA

Interview and Interrogation for Investigators and Patrol Officers

Instructor: Tim Randall

Duration: 2.5 Days (20 Professional Development Hours)

Cost: $475.00

Schedule Note: This intensive 20-hour program runs from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time on the first two days, with the final day concluding at 12:00 PM.

This comprehensive training course is designed for law enforcement professionals, investigators, and patrol officers who conduct interviews and interrogations as part of their duties. Upon completion, participants will master critical competencies in contemporary interviewing and interrogation techniques grounded in legal standards and behavioral analysis.

Course Content Includes:

  • Miranda Rights and Legal Framework: Current best practices, relevant case law precedents, and proper documentation of interview proceedings
  • Interviewer Competencies: Essential skills encompassing posture, eye contact, vocal tone, and rapport-building techniques
  • Interview Preparation: Optimal room configuration, thorough case preparation, and comprehensive background investigation procedures
  • Interview Methods: Effective question development, cognitive interviewing strategies, memory retrieval techniques, and evidence corroboration
  • Behavioral Analysis: Physiological and psychological foundations of behavior assessment with techniques to identify deceptive responses
  • Interrogation Strategy: Theme development, denial management, recognition of surrender indicators, presentation of alternatives, and prevention of false confessions

This course is ideal for law enforcement officers, investigators, prosecuting attorneys, and any professional responsible for conducting interviews or analyzing statements for accuracy and credibility.