Courses

Extracting the Truth Interview and Interrogation Training combines research-backed, science-based investigative interviewing practices with a non-confrontational, rapport-based model grounded in empathy. Our approach emphasizes a structured, evidence-supported framework while tailoring techniques to fit the realities of modern law enforcement and produce more consistent, successful outcomes. Class taught by Jon Rappa. Although our approach is not confession-driven, we […]

Advanced Field Training Officer Course is a two-day course designed to enhance the communication, teaching, and documentation skills of current Field Training Officers (FTOs) or department FTO coordinators. The importance of effective training and thorough documentation cannot be overstated in today’s litigious society, particularly when it comes to the crucial role of FTOs in training […]

This one-day course will provide detectives and investigators of all experience levels a working foundation to digital forensics and its role in modern investigations. Participants will learn how to identify, preserve, and leverage digital evidence from cell phones, vehicles, cloud services, and Internet of Things devices. The course covers critical legal considerations, including search warrant […]

Extracting the Truth Interview and Interrogation Training combines research-backed, science-based investigative interviewing practices with a non-confrontational, rapport-based model grounded in empathy. Our approach emphasizes a structured, evidence-supported framework while tailoring techniques to fit the realities of modern law enforcement and produce more consistent, successful outcomes. Class taught by Jon Rappa. Although our approach is not confession-driven, we […]

Leadership for Front-Line Supervisors is a course designed to help law enforcement professionals develop the skills and knowledge necessary to excel as front-line leaders. Leadership and management are distinct but complementary roles, and this course will help attendees understand the difference and learn how to effectively lead their teams. Through lectures, group discussions, and interactive […]

This two-day course designed to help patrol officers and deputies build real interviewing skills they can use on the street immediately. No prior interview training is required. Whether an officer is new to interviewing or looking to refine advanced skills, this course is designed to improve patrol-level interviews. Patrol officers interview suspects, victims, and witnesses […]

Designed for law enforcement officers, crime scene investigators, and forensic professionals, this intensive two-day course provides a practical blueprint for managing suspicious death scenes. Taught by a veteran former homicide investigator, the curriculum strips away academic theory to focus on real-world investigations. Participants will develop skills for the critical initial hours of a response, learning […]

Cold case homicide investigations are some of the most difficult and frustrating cases a detective will ever work, BUT they are also the most rewarding. This two-day seminar focuses on how to resurrect these cases and hopefully give the family some closure. There will be a major focus on forensic genetic genealogy.  Topics Which case […]

This one-day course will provide detectives and investigators of all experience levels a working foundation to digital forensics and its role in modern investigations. Participants will learn how to identify, preserve, and leverage digital evidence from cell phones, vehicles, cloud services, and Internet of Things devices. The course covers critical legal considerations, including search warrant […]

This two-day course designed to help patrol officers and deputies build real interviewing skills they can use on the street immediately. No prior interview training is required. Whether an officer is new to interviewing or looking to refine advanced skills, this course is designed to improve patrol-level interviews. Patrol officers interview suspects, victims, and witnesses […]