Training Courses

Jon Rappa's Extracting the Truth: Advanced Interview and Interrogation

Date & Time:
  • March 3, 2027 – March 4, 2027
Location:
Wharton, TX

Extracting the Truth: Advanced Interview and Interrogation

Instructor: Jon Rappa

Date: March 3-4, 2027

Location: Wharton County Sheriff's Office, 315 E Elm St, Wharton, TX 77488

Cost: $325.00

This comprehensive training program integrates evidence-based investigative interviewing techniques with a non-confrontational, rapport-building methodology grounded in empathetic communication. The curriculum presents a structured, scientifically-supported framework designed to adapt to modern law enforcement demands while consistently producing effective results.

While the program does not focus primarily on eliciting confessions, it acknowledges that obtaining admissions and confessions may serve as valuable components in certain investigations. Participants will learn proper and ethical methods for securing such statements when appropriate.

What Sets This Training Apart:

  • Authentic Training Materials: Instruction utilizes real-world interview videos featuring the course instructors, rather than generic internet sources, to provide genuine law enforcement context.
  • Instruction by Active Professionals: Experienced law enforcement officers who regularly employ these techniques in the field deliver the curriculum, ensuring methods address current investigative challenges.
  • Field-Tested Strategies: Techniques have been validated across diverse criminal matters ranging from retail theft to homicide investigations.
  • Practical, Hands-On Approach: Participants gain actionable skills for obtaining reliable information in any interview or interrogation scenario.

Topics Covered:

  • Non-Confrontational Interview Techniques
  • Interview Preparation and Planning
  • Preventing False Confessions
  • Rapport Building and Relationship-Focused Methods
  • Timeline Development
  • Obtaining Comprehensive Information
  • Strategic Evidence Introduction
  • Empathy-Centered Interviewing
  • Eliciting Truthful Statements
  • Research-Based Methodologies

This course is designed for investigators, patrol officers, detectives, and law enforcement professionals seeking to enhance their interviewing capabilities and become more effective in their investigative work.

Cancellation Policy: Students may cancel anytime more than 21 days before the class date and receive a full refund minus a 5% processing fee. No refunds are available for cancellations within 21 days of the class; however, students may arrange for a replacement attendee.