Meet Stan B. Walters
Certified Speaking Professional
Known as “The Lie Guy®,” Stan Walters is a leading expert in interview and interrogation techniques.
He has a reputation for delivering transformative training events that elevate investigator performance.
Stan B. Walters
“The Lie Guy®”
Certified Speaking Professional
Stan B. Walters, known as “The Lie Guy®,” has spent nearly 40 years researching and perfecting the science of interview and interrogation techniques. With over 50,000 hours of instructional experience, Stan has conducted training in 40 prisons and jails across the U.S. and 20 military bases, transforming how professionals approach interviews.
He is the author of Principles of Kinesic Interview and Interrogation and The Truth About Lying, available in seven languages. Stan has produced an extensive collection of training guides, audio programs, and 145+ videos on YouTube. His personal library includes over 1,500 video interviews with inmates, captured in 40 prisons across 17 states and internationally.
Stan’s expertise and commitment make him a leader in interview and interrogation techniques and, offering innovative, transformative training experiences.
Stan’s Bio
Meet Stan B. Walters – The Lie Guy®
Stan B. Walters, also known as “The Lie Guy®,” is a globally recognized expert in interview and interrogation techniques. With nearly four decades of experience and 50,000+ hours of instructional expertise, Stan has transformed how professionals in law enforcement, military, intelligence, and corporate sectors conduct interviews and interrogations. His unique methods focus on ethical, accurate information gathering, making him a highly sought-after trainer.
Are You Stan’s Perfect Client?
Stan’s clients include professionals who:
• Have had little or no formal interview training.
• Have received training that produces poor or flawed results.
• Seek to elevate their interviewing skills to a superior level.
• Face legal liability due to improper techniques.
By working with Stan, you’ll benefit from his vast experience, including over 1,500 inmate interviews, and his deep expertise in human behavior, speech, and body language. His methods are proven to enhance investigative outcomes while maintaining the highest ethical standards.
Proven Results
Stan’s expertise has made him the go-to trainer for:
• Government, Intelligence & Military: Analysts, counter-terrorism specialists, and Special Forces trust Stan’s methods to gather accurate, life-saving intelligence.
• Law Enforcement: Local agencies rely on his principles to assist crime victims and reduce the risk of false confessions.
• Private Corporations: Businesses utilize Stan’s techniques to improve employee interview skills, knowing that uncovering the truth impacts their bottom line.
Your investigators will:
• Become proficient at conducting professional, ethical interviews.
• Use methods that ensure justice for victims, protect offenders’ rights, and deliver critical intelligence that can save lives.
Media Appearances
Stan’s expertise has earned him media recognition on networks such as ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News, NBC, France Channel One, Access Hollywood, Australia Today, and multiple appearances on Crime Watch Daily with Chris Hanson He’s been profiled twice on National Geographic and served as the host and technical advisor for the National Geographic special “The Science of Interrogation.”
Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)
As a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) by the National Speakers Association, Stan brings exceptional presentation skills to every training session. With 50,000+ hours as an instructor, he engages and inspires audiences—from new interviewers to seasoned professionals—through workshops, breakout sessions, and comprehensive five-day courses.
Author and Researcher
Stan is the author of the highly regarded Principles of Kinesic Interview and Interrogation (2nd Edition) and The Truth About Lying: How to Spot a Lie and Protect Yourself from Deception, which has been translated into seven languages. He has produced numerous training materials, audio programs, and pocket guides on Practical Kinesic Interview & Interrogation®. As a subject matter expert for Johns Hopkins University. Stan has also participated in groundbreaking research on deception in conjunction with John Jay College, NYPD, Queens, Manhatten, and Bronx Burroughs prosecutors, and US State Department with results published in scientific journals and presented at the American Psychological Association.
Respected Instructor
For more than 40 years, Stan has trained law enforcement, military, and intelligence agencies across the United States. He serves as an adjunct instructor for the Department of Defense’s Defense Intelligence Agency, National Center for Credibility Assessment, and the US Army CID – MP School. Stan has trained professionals from agencies such as the US Army Special Operations Command, NSA, DEA, Texas Rangers, US Secret Service, and more.
Internationally Recognized
Stan’s innovative training methods have been shared worldwide, from the US to Canada, Germany, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands, South Korea, Russia, and beyond. His book Principles of Kinesic Interview & Interrogation is used internationally by law enforcement academies, intelligence agencies, and counter-terrorism professionals.
Customized Content
Stan tailors his training programs to meet the specific needs of your organization. Whether in-person or virtual, Stan’s courses provide practical, transformative experiences that leave a lasting impact.
Discover how Stan B. Walters can take your interview and interrogation skills to the next level.