Whether you are a patrol officer or a detective, this course is a must-regardless of assignment. The ultimate goal of any interview or interrogation is to gather reliable, relevant, and admissible information. Mastering the art of interviewing takes time, patience, and the right training.

Led by Lt. Erik Baum (Ret.), this course is designed to transform and enhance the way officers conduct victim and witness interviews as well as criminal suspect interrogations.

During this program, participants will learn proven and effective methods to:

• Interview victims in a trauma-informed manner
• Interview witnesses to extract the most accurate and reliable information
• Recognize verbal and non-verbal indicators of deception
• Lawfully and ethically obtain confessions from individuals who are withholding the truth
• Avoid common interview and interrogation mistakes that can compromise cases

This course emphasizes legal, ethical, and practical techniques that officers can immediately apply in the field to strengthen investigations and improve case outcomes.