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Mastering Investigative Interviewing

Unlock the truth by treating the human mind as your most critical forensic asset.

Created byPAUL Starrett
BeginnerUpdated May 24, 2026
Mastering Investigative Interviewing

What You'll Learn

check_circleApply the scientific method to plan and execute structured investigative interviews.
check_circleUtilize communication techniques to minimize information leakage and build rapport.
check_circleAnalyze verbal and nonverbal indicators to detect potential deception against a established baseline.
check_circleIdentify legal and procedural guardrails relevant to corporate and private sector investigations.
check_circleDetermine when to escalate matters to law enforcement or specialized legal counsel.

About This Course

Uncover the truth and elevate your inquiry skills with this comprehensive exploration of investigative interviewing. This course delves into the psychological and practical dynamics of eliciting accurate, reliable information from subjects, witnesses, and victims. Exploring the delicate balance of building rapport and applying strategic pressure, the curriculum covers advanced cognitive techniques, active listening, and the behavioral analysis of verbal and non-verbal cues. Professionals across law enforcement, corporate security, human resources, and compliance will explore how to structure high-stakes interviews, navigate resistance, and interpret complex responses. By examining proven methodologies, overcoming cognitive biases, and adhering to strict ethical guidelines, this overview provides the essential framework for transforming routine questioning into a highly effective tool for fact-finding and successful investigations.

Your Instructor

PAUL Starrett
PAUL Starrett

AI-governance and Forensics | Cyber Risk | SME Educator

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My name is Paul Starrett and I am here to assist the investigative community in whatever way I can! I have just the right background to do so. I am a licensed private investigator and attorney who has performed thousands of interviews on major cases over a period of decades. I also have an exceptional technical background (prior engineer with a technical master’s degree). I am a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). I am the author of the Investigative Interviewer's Guidebook, now in its 25th year of publication. Previously, this book was used as a college text for decades. You may purchase it from the Home page.

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