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The Reid Technique of Investigative Interviewing and Advanced Interrogation Techniques

Event Title:
The Reid Technique of Investigative Interviewing and Advanced Interrogation Techniques

Dates and Times:
May 6-9, 2025

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

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

Course Fee:
$630.00 Regular
$480.00 with GSA Discount (Federal Employees Only)
$580.00 with RPGA Discount (RPGA number required)

Course Description:
This comprehensive 4-day program is the most complete offering on the Reid Technique of Investigative Interviewing and Advanced Interrogation Techniques. Integrating material from both our standard three-day and one-day advanced programs, this seminar provides a full spectrum view of the Reid Technique. Participants will earn 24 hours of Continuing Professional Education credits while mastering techniques to enhance their interviewing and interrogation skills.

Seminar Topics Include:

  • Interview and Interrogation Preparation
  • Distinctions between Interviewing and Interrogation
  • Room Environment Setup
  • Behavior Symptom Analysis: Evaluating attitudes, nonverbal, verbal, and paralinguistic behaviors
  • Behavior Analysis Interview Techniques: Including Reid Behavior Provoking Questions and the Baiting Technique
  • The Reid Nine Steps of Interrogation: Detailed exploration from Positive Confrontation to Oral and Written Statements
  • Real-life applications and video demonstrations to see techniques in action

Benefits of Attending: Participants will learn a structured process that respects the rights and dignity of individuals, adaptable to an ever-changing environment. This program increases the ability to resolve a variety of investigations, enhances skills in identifying truthfulness, and includes safeguards to protect the integrity of confessions.

Registration Information: Registration begins each day from 7:45 AM – 8:00 AM, with daily sessions running from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
To register, please contact Julie Rock at 855-479-3959 or [email protected].  or visit their online registration page at https://reid.com/programs/188625

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.