Event Phone: 254-770-2367

16 Hour Class – Methods for Detecting Deception and Criminal Activity

Specifically formulated for the uniformed patrol officer, the goal of the course is for officers to conduct roadside interviews with traffic violators by effectively communicating with those persons throughout a traffic stop and to be able to detect deception and/or indication of concealed criminal activity if present. Students will have the opportunity to view, analyze, and discuss actual video segments relative to the discussion topics.

Literally hundreds of thousands of patrol officers throughout the country conduct traffic stops on a daily basis. In fact, traffic enforcement is one of the most important public services performed by uniformed patrol officers. The majority of those motorists that are stopped are productive citizens of the community who have merely committed a traffic infraction. However, the remaining traffic stops involve those who are committing crime. The officer is tasked with conducting positive encounters with motorists as well as challenged with apprehending those who are committing unlawful acts. Many of these unlawful actors do not respond with dignity and respect. Officers will gain an understanding of how to conduct non-intrusive roadside interviews that uncover criminal activity. Students will learn awareness and effective communication skills that are essential to making traffic stops that avoid complaints, assist in gaining compliance from persons, as well as detecting persons committing unlawful acts. Officers will gain knowledge of how to verbally control persons without instigating a confrontation. The course addresses the detection of deceptive behavior indicative of concealed criminal activity. Instruction covers the roadside interview process from the initial observation of the violator to the final assessment of the stop. Officers will also be exposed to effective phrases that can be used during roadside interviews.

The method of instruction of the Advanced Roadside Interview Techniques for Patrol Officers course involves the implementation of numerous video clips from actual traffic stops that are designed to stress learning points as well as provoke discussion from the student group. Students will be encouraged to analyze video throughout the course for key learning points.

OBJECTIVES:

• Be able to discuss the aspects of roadside interviewing
• Know the two key elements of a roadside interview
• Identify verbal deceptive behavior and associated body language
• Discuss the importance of non-verbal communication relative to the roadside interview process
• Know the basic rules relative to traffic stops as they relate to the interview process
• Know the importance of initial contact observations
• Be able to discuss the roadside interview process
• Be familiar with the assessment process of the interview
• Identify effective phrases that can be used during roadside interviews

Going beyond the basics of a traffic stop, this advanced course encourages the officer to constantly assess the circumstances surrounding the stop through developed awareness and communication skills.

Class will be taught by HITS – Highway Interdiction Training Specialist, Inc. and TCOLE credits will be reported by CTCOG. Lunch will not be provided. Rescheduled from July.

Current Registrants:

• Daniel Hertzog