PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

This program is designed for Investigators whose position requires them to conduct extensive interviews on a regular basis. The program also assumes that the Investigator has attended a basic 3-5 day course on Interview and Interrogation Techniques. The focus of this course is on the process of communication as it applies to both the Investigator and the Interviewee rather than the strategy of the interview as covered in the basic course. Much attention will be given to enhancing the sensory perception of the Interviewer. The issues of RAPPORT, CONGRUENCE, MOTIVATIONAL STRATGIES, CALIBRATION and MODALITIES will be explored in depth. This program will provide an intense hands-on experience for the participants who will engage in numerous exercises each day.

OBJECTIVES:

When the participant completes this course of instruction, he/she will be able to:

• Restate the basic "game plan" as taught in the basic course.
• Maximize Witness/Victim and Cooperative Suspects' ability to recall details/descriptions, etc.
• Build rapport quickly and effectively with suspects, witnesses, and victims.
• Develop flexibility of style with regard to the communication strategy of the Investigator.
• Calibrate witness/victim/suspect as to communication style, similar to process used by Polygraph Technician to set up his/her instrument.
• Discover and tap into the suspects strategy of processing information.
• Build on techniques learned in Basic course by enhancing perceptual skills.
• Reduce ration of time spent with subject verses information gained.
• Describe the importance of congruence in the communication process.

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