Course Overview

 Investigative Interviewing & Interrogation Techniques:

Course Title: Investigative Interviewing & Interrogation Techniques

Course Description:
This course provides students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to conduct effective investigative interviews and interrogations in security and law enforcement contexts. It emphasizes ethical, legal, and psychological principles while equipping learners to gather accurate, reliable, and actionable information from witnesses, suspects, and other stakeholders.

The course covers techniques for planning, conducting, and documenting interviews and interrogations, as well as strategies to detect deception, manage resistance, and ensure compliance with legal standards. Case studies, role-plays, and simulations provide hands-on experience in real-world investigative scenarios.

Key Topics Include:

• Principles of Investigative Interviewing and Interrogation

• Legal and Ethical Considerations

• Planning and Preparing for Interviews

• Questioning Techniques and Communication Skills

• Detecting Deception and Behavioral Cues

• Managing Resistant or Hostile Subjects

• Documentation and Reporting of Interviews

• Application in Security, Law Enforcement, and Corporate Investigations

Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion, students will be able to:

1. Plan and conduct effective investigative interviews and interrogations.

2. Apply ethical and legal principles in information-gathering processes.

3. Utilize questioning techniques and behavioral analysis to detect deception.

4. Manage challenging or resistant subjects professionally and safely.

5. Document and report investigative findings accurately to support organizational or legal requirements.