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The Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation

More than 500,000 professionals in the law enforcement and security fields have attended this three day program since it was first offered in 1974. Participants come from both the private sector and the public sector, which includes all levels of law enforcement and government (from every U.S. State and Canadian Province, as well as countries in Europe, Asia and the Middle East) as well as retail, finance, health care, manufacturing, gaming, education, etc.

SEMINAR TOPICS INCLUDE

  • Interview and Interrogation Preparation
  • Distinction Between an Interview and Interrogation
  • Proper Room Environment
  • Factors Affecting a Subject’s Behavior

BEHAVIOR SYMPTOM ANALYSIS

  • Evaluating Attitudes
  • Evaluating Nonverbal Behavior
  • Evaluating Verbal Behavior
  • Evaluating Paralinguistic Behavior
  • Reid Behavioral Analysis Interview™
  • The Baiting Technique
  • Analyzing Factual Information Prior to the Interview
  • Asking Behavior Provoking Questions

THE REID NINE STEPS OF INTERROGATION

  • The Positive Confrontation
  • Theme Development
  • Handling Denials
  • Overcoming Objections
  • Procuring and Retaining the Suspect's Attention
  • Handling the Suspect's Passive Mood
  • Presenting an Alternative Question
  • Detailing the Offense
  • Elements of Oral and Written Statements

Some of the comments from recent 2024 courses:

  • One of the best trainings that I have received… material was easy to follow and the instructor made it easy to understand
  • I have 18 years on the job and the instructor was by far the best instructor I’ve ever had.
  • The class is very informative. I’ve taken roadside interview classes, but this is much more in depth
  • The instructor was awesome! I feel very fortunate to learn and apply the Reid Technique for future investigations.
  • Very knowledgeable instructor…..Over 15 years in law enforcement…I’ve been to multiple classes and this has been the best ever.”
  • “…very well pout together and addresses class appropriately…themes and class information were delivered flawlessly”
  • Truly an expert in his craft with a long history of interviews and interrogations…..he has a gift for teaching those techniques
  • Best speaker in any training that I’ve had
  • Breathes life into the textbook material…excellent overall structure and presentation…. Seamlessly integrates the material from the book, lecture, and videos…entertaining, interesting vignettes that apply the material and can be adapted to real world situations
  • Excellent and very knowledgeable speaker…great class and will look for more to attend
  • Not one thing I could complain about…thank you for your knowledge, time and dedication
  • Awesome seminar….great stories, videos and materials….Thank You.
  • It gave me confidence when I now interview a suspect…also the cues to look for so I can be a smoother and more efficient interviewer