Training Courses

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

Date & Time:
  • May 6, 2027 – May 7, 2027
Location:
Frisco, TX

Extracting the Truth: Advanced Interview and Interrogation

Instructor: Jon Rappa

Dates: May 6-7, 2027

Location: Frisco Police Department, 7200 Stonebrook Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034

Cost: $325.00

This comprehensive two-day training course teaches evidence-based investigative interviewing techniques grounded in rapport-building and empathy rather than confrontational approaches. The program combines proven, science-backed practices with practical methods tailored to the demands of modern law enforcement, enabling officers to extract reliable information and achieve consistently successful outcomes.

While the methodology is not confession-focused, the course covers proper techniques for obtaining admissions and confessions when they become necessary to an investigation. The training stands out through its use of authentic video demonstrations conducted by experienced instructors, ensuring realistic scenarios that reflect actual law enforcement work rather than internet-sourced content. All instruction comes from active professionals who regularly employ these methods in the field, with strategies that have been tested across diverse case types including shoplifting, domestic violence, and homicide investigations.

Core Topics Covered:

  • Non-Confrontational Interview Techniques
  • Interview Preparation and Planning
  • False Confession Prevention
  • Rapport Building and Relationship-Focused Approaches
  • Timeline Development and Information Gathering
  • Tactical Evidence Introduction
  • Empathy-Based Interviewing Methods
  • Truth Elicitation Strategies
  • Research-Backed Interviewing Practices

This course is designed for investigators, patrol officers, detectives, and other law enforcement professionals seeking to enhance their interviewing skills and become more effective at their agency.

Cancellation Policy: Full refunds (minus 5% processing fee) available if cancelled outside 21 days before the class date. No refunds within 21 days, though student replacements are permitted. Invoice and check payment options available upon request.