Mastering Interview & Interrogation Techniques for Investigators and 1st Responders

Dates and Times:
March 11-13, 2025

Location:
Saint Albans Police Department
613 MacCorkle Avenue, Saint Albans, WV 25177

Hotel Accommodation:
Mardi Gras Casino and Resort
1 Greyhound Drive, Cross Lanes, WV 25313

Course Fee:
$350

Instructor:
Stan B. Walters, “The Lie Guy™”

Registration Link:

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Course Description:
This intensive three-day course, “Mastering Interview & Interrogation Techniques,” is expertly designed to elevate the interviewing skills of law enforcement professionals, including first responders and investigators. Led by renowned expert Stan B. Walters, this course will address common pitfalls in interview techniques and offer practical, research-based strategies for effective communication and information gathering.

Key Course Highlights:

• Narrative-Based Interview Techniques: Learn to master narrative-based interviews to obtain meaningful information consistently.
• Empirical Approaches: Utilize techniques based on empirical research and behavioral analysis for interviewing victims, witnesses, and subjects.
• Advanced Skill Development: Discover the eight principles that enhance interview outcomes and learn to recover 60% more information from interviews.
• Deception Detection: Understand the nuances of spotting deception and avoiding common errors that lead to false confessions or contaminated statements.
• Handling Responses: Gain insights into the five reaction/response behaviors that subjects exhibit and learn the best practices to manage each effectively.

Instructor Bio:
Stan B. Walters has nearly four decades of experience in interview and interrogation techniques, having served as an instructor for numerous high-profile law enforcement agencies worldwide. His work includes groundbreaking credibility research and extensive practical application in the field.

Who Should Attend:
This training is essential for new and experienced law enforcement personnel, including first responders and detectives, who wish to enhance their interviewing capabilities and reduce liabilities during interrogations.

Registration Information:
For more information and to register, please visit the provided registration link.

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Accommodation Assistance:
Need accommodation for our training events? Contact the Saint Albans Police Department for recommended lodging options and potential discounted rates to ensure a comfortable and affordable stay.

This course not only equips participants with the necessary tools to handle sensitive child death investigations but also emphasizes the importance of multi-agency collaboration and thorough investigative techniques.