Forensic CPA Certificate Programs
Criminal Interrogation and Confession
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the principles, methods, and ethical considerations involved in obtaining information and confessions during criminal and financial investigations.
The course is divided into five progressive modules designed to build your understanding into Interviewing and Interrogation. Through a combination of theory, case studies, and practical exercises, this course will strengthen your ability to:
- Distinguish between interviews and interrogations
- Gather and evaluate factual information effectively
- Understand suspect behavior and the psychology of confession
- Conduct ethical, lawful, and professional interrogations
- Document and assess confession statements for investigative and legal purposes
| Module | Topic |
| Module 12 | Interviewing and Interrogations |
| Module 13 | Interview Environment and Investigator Conduct |
| Module 14 | Specialized Questioning Techniques |
| Module 15 | The Reid Nine Steps of Interrogation |
| Module 16 | Interrogation and Confession Law |
- Differentiate between interviews and interrogations in the context of criminal and financial investigations, understanding the purpose, approach, and legal implications of each.
- Explain the principles and stages of the Reid Technique, including the behavioral analysis interview, interrogation preparation, and confession documentation.
- Identify verbal, nonverbal, and behavioral indicators that may suggest truthfulness or deception during interviews and interrogations.
- Apply structured questioning techniques to obtain accurate and reliable information from suspects, witnesses, or subjects of inquiry.
- Evaluate factual information gathered during interviews and interrogations to support investigative findings and case analysis.
- Demonstrate knowledge of legal and ethical standards governing interrogations, including the protection of rights, voluntariness of confessions, and admissibility of statements in court.
- Develop professional communication and observation skills necessary for effective, ethical, and unbiased interrogation practices.
- Integrate psychological and behavioral insights into forensic accounting and investigative contexts to strengthen the integrity of investigative outcomes.
