Are You Sabotaging Your Interviews with the Wrong Focus?
Most investigators think asking more questions gets more answers. But what if that constant questioning is actually shutting down your subject — and killing your case?
In this course, you’ll uncover the hidden trap of being “question heavy” and how it unintentionally causes subjects to disengage, become defensive, or fabricate answers just to get through the interrogation. You’ll discover why an “answer-focused” approach yields richer, more accurate information — and how to apply it in real-world interviews.
What You’ll Learn:
- The difference between a question-heavy and an answer-heavy interview strategy.
- Why “over-questioning” increases resistance, false answers, or premature shutdown.
- How to create a psychologically safe environment for truthful disclosures.
- Techniques to prompt longer, more detailed, and more accurate responses.
- Real-world examples that illustrate how fewer, better questions produce better results.
Why It Matters:
Modern investigations demand more than just “grilling” a subject. In today’s legal climate, investigators must use techniques that are both effective and defensible. This course helps you shift from a mechanical Q&A approach to a strategy that taps into your subject’s own words, thoughts, and motivations — the very things that make or break a case in the courtroom.
Who Should Register:
- Investigators and 1st responders
- Fire, arson, or SIU investigators
- Federal, military, intelligence, and regulatory professionals
- Anyone conducting subject, witness, or victim interviews
Ready to Stop Working Harder — and Start Interviewing Smarter?
Make your interviews more productive, more ethical, and more successful.
Enroll now. Your next interview could depend on it.
“What happens in the interview room echoes in the courtroom.”