Advanced Interviewing & Psychology

Why Join the Course

Obtaining reliable, accurate information lies at the heart of effective investigations. This course equips investigators, intelligence officers, and interviewing practitioners with evidence-based psychological strategies and advanced interviewing techniques. Participants will learn to build rapport, decode complex verbal and non-verbal communication, structure investigative interviews, and ethically obtain actionable insights while safeguarding the integrity of the process.

Why It Matters

Flawed interviewing techniques can lead to false confessions, unreliable witness statements, and compromised prosecutions. Grounding interviewing tactics in proven psychological principles enhances memory recall, minimises cognitive bias, and helps detect deceit accurately. Adopting robust, ethically sound methods protects human rights, improves investigative outcomes, and ensures statements withstand rigorous judicial scrutiny.

Who Should Attend

• Detectives, investigators, and specialist interviewers
• Counter-terrorism and intelligence officers
• Financial crime, fraud, and corporate investigators
• Family liaison and public protection officers
• Investigative supervisors, team leaders, and quality assurance assessors

Learning Objectives By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:

• Apply advanced cognitive interviewing models to maximise memory recall and statement accuracy.
• Utilise evidence-based psychological frameworks to establish genuine rapport and reduce interview resistance.
• Analyse complex verbal cues, behavioral indicators, and statement validity without relying on outdated pseudoscience.
• Structure and adapt strategic questioning tactics for high-value witnesses, victims, and complex suspects.
• Maintain rigorous ethical standards and compliance with legal frameworks governing investigative interviewing.