3-day Basic Interview and Interrogation Course for the Arson Investigator
This course is designed for the Fire or Police Investigator assigned to investigate and prosecute arson cases.
Predictable Human Behavior
Proxemics
Gestures
The Psychology of Deception
Polygraph and Computerized Voice Stress Analyzer
Interviews: Free format and Elimination
Criminal Interrogations
Legal Issues
Preparing Your Case For Court
Suggested Themes based on the 7 Motives for Arson
Transitional Stories Video Taped Interrogations/Confessions
2-day Victim Contact Course
This course is designed for those persons who have occupations that regularly bring them in contact with victims of violent crime.
Defining Victim Precipitation
Demeanor Issues
Making Death Notifications
Victimization Issues
Victim’s Views of the Criminal Justice System
Overcoming Personal and Professional Conflicts
1-day Interview and Interrogation Course for the Arson Investigator
This course is designed for the Fire or Police Investigator assigned to investigate and prosecute arson cases.
Predictable Human Behavior
Proxemics
Gestures
The Psychology of Deception
Interviews: Free format and Elimination
Suggested Themes based on the 7 Motives for Arson
Video Taped Interrogations/Confessions
Using the recording during the Interrogation
1-dayDealing with Psychopaths
This course is designed for those investigators who have already attended OUR I & I course and want additional information on dealing with these difficult suspects.
What They Are
How to Identify Them
Eliminating the Psycho-Babble
The Psychopathy Checklist-L.E.O.
Interrogation Strategies
Case Studies
1-dayReport Writing for Fire Personnel
This is a unique report writing course that shows fire personnel how to write with precision and clarity. This course is not an English or grammar class.
4-HourCourse Dealing with False Reports of Victimization
This course is designed for the investigator who will encounter people who falsely report being victimized.
What False Reporting is
Why they Occur
Identifying False Reports
Investigation Strategies
Interrogation Strategies
4-HourPreventing False Admissions
This course is designed for those investigators who have already attended OUR Interview and interrogation courseand want additional information on preventing false admissions and confessions.
False Admissions
Legal Issues
How to Prevent Them
Bullet Proofing Your Confessions
Case Studies
4-HourPretext Phone Calls
This course is designed for use as a “breakout” presentation for those officers who use pretext phone calls as an investigative tool.
Legal Issues
Case Evaluation
Equipment Recommendations
Rehearsing and Making the Call
Using the recording duringthe Interrogation
2-Hour Interviewing and Interrogating the Serial Suspect
This course is designed for presentation during a conference “breakout” or while “designing a course”.
Preparation
Prioritization
Tactics
2-Hour Interview and Interrogation -Conference Breakout
This course is designed for presentation during a conference “breakout” or while “designing a course”.
Neutral Professional Fact Gathering
Proxemics
Gestures
Elimination Interviews
2-HourTactical Communication
This course is designed for presentation during a conference “breakout” or while “designing a course”.