Law enforcement professionals and first responders worldwide know that they can rely on Wicklander-Zulawski’s interview methods to obtain the truth. This is why WZ is committed to providing effective, innovative, evidence-based law enforcement training. We are proud to invite you to register for our newly-redesigned and IADLEST National Certification Program™ certified seminar on Criminal Interview & Investigative Techniques.
Each Investigative Interviewing Methods seminar is taught by an experienced practitioner still active in the field, with examples drawn straight from real-world applications in federal and law enforcement casework. See for yourself – click HERE to explore our instructor lineup.
The 3-day Criminal Level I – WZ Seminar on Investigative Interviewing Techniques is designed to teach and reinforce the sound fundamentals of the interview process for the investigator, homicide detective, major crimes task force member, coroner, medical examiner, special agent, or other law enforcement professional.
Instruction includes a comprehensive overview of a variety of non-confrontational interview techniques to obtain actionable information from witnesses, suspects, and victims. The student will learn to project empathy, manage resistance, and assess credibility. Videos of actual investigative interviews will be presented, analyzed, and discussed.
COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE
- Elements of an Investigative Interview
- Choosing an Interview Approach
- The Importance of Rapport and How to Establish It
- How to Prevent False Confessions
- The Right Way to Think About Behavior Cues
- Establishing Credibility
- The Importance of Showing Empathy
- Understanding and Handling Resistance
- Developing Details
- Obtaining the Written or Recorded Statement
- Legal Considerations
Wicklander-Zulawski seminars are designed to meet the ever-changing needs of today’s law enforcement by using the latest, evidence-based investigative interview methods.
For a training coordinator or other decision-maker, coming to WZ for your department’s interview training needs is the easy choice. The non-confrontational methods used by WZ-trained interviewers allow departments to close cases more efficiently and with more positive results, the rapport-enabled development process often yields a far greater amount of information for active investigations, and the focus on gaining the truth over confessions helps your department avoid costly mistakes.
