Evidence-Based Interview and Interrogation
Techniques Courses

These interview and interrogation techniques courses are designed to help investigators get results — ethically and effectively. Taught by nationally recognized expert Stan B Walters, The Lie Guy®, each course focuses on evidence-based strategies that hold up in the interview room and the courtroom.

What Sets Our Interview and Interrogation Techniques Courses Apart

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  Evidence-Based Techniques: Grounded in research, not guesswork.
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  Real-World Application: Built from decades of field experience with law enforcement, intelligence, and regulatory professionals.
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  Flexible Delivery Formats: Virtual, in-person, or hosted at your agency — we train where and how your team learns best.
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  Courtroom-Ready Skills: Methods that hold up under scrutiny, not just in the interview room but in the courtroom too.
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  Tailored Content: Scalable for rookies or seasoned pros — no one-size-fits-all lectures here.

Is This Training Right for You?

If you conduct interviews — or your team does — this training is built for you.

We work with professionals across the U.S. (and beyond), including:

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  Law enforcement at the local, state, and federal levels
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  Military and intelligence personnel
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  Fire, arson, and insurance investigators
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  Regulatory, compliance, and workplace investigators
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  Security, threat assessment, and risk management professionals

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Mastering Interview and Interrogation Techniques
for Investigators & 1st Responders
-3 Day Level 1 Course

 Course Description

This 2.5-day course gives law enforcement and first responders the tools to replace outdated methods with proven, modern techniques. You’ll learn how to spot and fix common interview mistakes, build stronger subject rapport, and apply evidence-based strategies that improve outcomes in both field and custodial interviews.

What You Will Learn

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  How to identify and eliminate outdated or ineffective interview tactics
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  Strategies for building rapport and managing subject resistance
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  Techniques to reduce contamination and protect interview credibility
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  How to recognize deception without relying on debunked body language myths
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  Evidence-based methods for conducting field and custodial interviews

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Mastering Interview and Interrogation Techniques
for Investigators & 1st Responders
-5 Day Level 1 & 2 Course

Course Description

 

This in-depth, 5-day training builds expert-level skills for investigators who want to master every stage of the interview process. You’ll learn how to manage subject behavior, apply advanced questioning tactics, and uncover critical details — all while protecting the integrity of your case and reducing the risk of false or incomplete statements.

What You Will Learn:

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  How to conduct effective interviews from first contact to final statement
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  Techniques to manage difficult or deceptive subject behavior
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  Advanced question design for precision and clarity
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  Ethical persuasion and influence tactics that build cooperation
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  How to identify and correct contamination risks in real time
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  How to adapt your I&I approach to any personality type

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Level 3 & 4 – Mastering Interview and Interrogation Techniques for
Investigators & 1st Responders
Advanced Practical Course
**Prior Attendance in Level 1 & 2 is Mandatory**

Inside the Interview – Real-World Training in Behavior and Technique

This hands-on course takes you beyond the classroom and into real-world interviews. You’ll explore abnormal personality types, build advanced skills through practical exercises, and spend a day inside a correctional facility conducting live interviews with inmates — gaining confidence, adaptability, and precision under pressure.

What You Will Learn

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  How to identify and engage abnormal or high-risk personality types
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  Practical techniques for handling real-time subject resistance
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  Advanced strategies for controlling interview dynamics under pressure
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  How to transfer classroom skills to real-world correctional settings
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  What works — and what fails — during live inmate interviews
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  How to build confidence through real-time feedback from peers — and the inmates you interview

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On-Line Courses are Available at The Lie Guy® Academy