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Investigative Interviewing: A Science-Based Approach

posted May 8, 2025 3:09 PM

Investigarive Interviewing: A Science-Based Approach

Date: June 16-18, 2025

Time: 8am-5pm

Registration Fee: $495

Location: Madison Police Department Training Center

5702 Femrite Drive, Madison, WI 53718

To Register: https://www.ixi.solutions/event-details/science-based-interview-interrogation-1

Description:

Master the Art of Interview & Interrogation, taught by a former homicide, sex crimes detective, and investigations commander. Proven information-gathering methods, evidence disclosure, and counter-interview strategies will strengthen and improve your interviews, interrogations, and case outcomes.

For Certified LE Only

Host Contact: Crystal Meyer - cmeyer3@cityofmadison.com

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