Training Courses

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

Date & Time:
  • February 24, 2027 – February 25, 2027
Location:
Faribault, MN

Mastering Interview and Interrogation for Road Patrol

Instructor: Jon Rappa

Course Overview:

This two-day intensive program equips patrol officers and deputies with practical interviewing techniques applicable to street-level law enforcement. Participants need no previous interview training to benefit from this course, whether they are beginning their interviewing career or seeking to enhance their existing capabilities. Since patrol officers routinely conduct interviews with suspects, victims, and witnesses as part of their daily responsibilities, this specialized training addresses a fundamental patrol function that officers typically only receive after promotion to detective ranks.

Topics Covered:

  • Interview objectives and preparation strategies
  • Rapport-building and non-confrontational interview approaches
  • Prevention of false confessions
  • Chronological narrative development
  • Question construction and perspective management
  • The funnel interview technique
  • Strategic evidence presentation (SUE)
  • Empathy-centered interviewing methods
  • Identifying underlying motivations
  • Validating admissions and statements
  • Eliminating counterproductive interviewing patterns
  • Hands-on scenario-based training exercises

Event Details:

Dates: February 24-25, 2027

Location: City of Faribault Police Department, 25 4th Street NW, Faribault, MN 55021

Duration: 2 days

Cost: $325.00

Cancellation Policy: Full refund minus 5% refund fee if cancelled outside of 21 days before the course date. No refunds within 21 days of the course; however, student substitutions are permitted. Alternative payment options including invoice and check payments are available upon request.