Interview and Interrogation Techniques:
Influence and Persuasion Tools
Stop relying on instinct or outdated pressure tactics.
This course gives you the tools to influence your subject’s behavior without crossing the line into manipulation.
Learn how real persuasion works — ethically, effectively, and defensibly.
What You Will Learn
- The difference between persuasion and manipulation.
- How to build and use behavioral leverage.
- Timing and tactics for maximum influence.
- How to adapt to your subject’s shifting emotional state.
- Tools for increasing subject cooperation without coercion.
Why It Matters
Investigators often confuse control with effectiveness.
But real influence isn’t about domination — it’s about creating the right conditions for cooperation.
This course helps you avoid the mistakes that lead to resistance, shutdowns, or even legal challenges.
Who Should Register
- Investigators and 1st Responders
- Fire, Arson, and SIU Professionals
- Federal, Military, or Intelligence Operators
- Anyone conducting subject, witness, or victim interviews
What happens in the interview room echoes in the courtroom.®