Extracting the Truth: Advanced Interview and Interrogation

Instructor: Jon Rappa

Date: April 12-13, 2027

Location: Public Safety Annex, 230 Business Park Boulevard, Building 23A, Madison, AL 35758

Cost: $325.00

This comprehensive training program merges evidence-based investigative interview methodologies with a collaborative, relationship-centered approach that prioritizes rapport and empathy. The curriculum presents a structured, scientifically-supported framework designed to adapt to the demands of contemporary law enforcement while consistently delivering superior investigative results.

While the course does not focus primarily on obtaining confessions, participants will learn ethical techniques for securing admissions and confessions when appropriate for investigative purposes. The instruction emphasizes authentic, practical application rather than theoretical concepts alone.

What Sets This Training Apart:

• Authentic case examples featuring actual interview footage conducted by instructors, rather than generic internet-sourced materials
• Instruction provided by experienced, active law enforcement professionals who regularly employ these techniques in their own work
• Strategies validated across diverse investigative scenarios including theft, family violence cases, and serious crimes
• Hands-on, practical skills applicable to real-world interview and interrogation situations

This course benefits investigators, patrol officers, and detectives seeking to enhance their interviewing capabilities and investigative effectiveness.

Topics Covered:

• Non-Confrontational Interview Techniques
• Interview Preparation and Planning
• Preventing False Confessions
• Building Rapport and Relationship-Based Interviewing
• Interview Timeline Development
• Eliciting Comprehensive Information
• Strategic Evidence Introduction
• Empathy-Driven Interview Approaches
• Truth-Seeking Methodologies
• Research-Supported Investigative Strategies

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made more than 21 days prior to the course start date qualify for a full refund minus a 5% processing fee. No refunds are available for cancellations made within 21 days; however, student substitutions are permitted.