Core concepts from our
science-based interviewing training course

SBI
Concepts

Learn the core science-based interviewing concepts that patrol officers and detectives need to know. In this video series, Senior Instructor Joe Preciado shares with you 14 key concepts from our in-person Science-Based Interviewing  training course. Each week you will receive access to a new video and once you have watched all of them you will have permanent access to the entire collection. Students who attend our in-person Science-Based Interviewing training course receive complimentary access to the video series.


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What's included?

By enrolling in this course, you'll get 14 training videos presented by Savage Training Group Senior Instructor Joe Preciado. The concepts in each video are taken directly from our in-person Science-Based Interviewing course. These concepts help patrol officers and detectives interview suspects, informants, witnesses, and victims in a way that is both ethical and effective. 

Easy to understand concepts taken directly from our popular Science-Based Interviewing training course.

Valuable tips and best practices for conducting investigative interviews. 

Instead of outdated techniques and pseudo-science, these concepts are all evidence-based and backed by real science. 


Videos

  1. Rapport as an Ethos 
  2. The Four Factors You Must Manage During the Interview
  3. Ethically and Legally Sound Interviews
  4. Data Assessment Boards
  5. The Three Objectives in Every Interview
  6. First Impressions
  7. Predictable Dialogue
  8. Accusatory vs Informational Gathering Approaches
  9. Active Listening Skills Review
  10. Cognitive Interviewing
  11. T.E.D.S.
  12. Using Penal Codes and Jury Instructions in the Interview
  13. Credibility Assessments
  14. Strategic Use of Evidence

How it Works

Once you have enrolled in this course, you will receive a new video each week. After 14 weeks you will have permanent access to re-watch all of the videos anytime you like.

These are an on-demand videos. The total run time of all the videos combined is approximately 47 minutes. 
Meet the instructor

JOE PRECIADO

Senior Instructor Joe Preciado is a Sergeant with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office (CA) and graduate of both basic and advanced Science-Based Interviewing training courses. Joe’s detective experience includes General Felony investigator, Major Crimes Investigator working Sexual Assault and Child Crimes, and assignment to LAPD’S Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. He's also a passionate instructor who is obsessed with making complex topics easy to understand for our students. 
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Frequently asked questions

Do I have to watch all the videos in one sitting?

No, the videos are on a drip-feed system, meaning one video is sent to you once a week. After you receive all the videos you will then have access to watch all of them anytime you like.  

How long are the videos?

The videos are each just a few minutes long and the total length of the all the videos combined is approximately 47 minutes.

What is the cost to access the videos?

The cost to access the videos is $99 but students who complete our in-person Science-Based Interviewing course, receive access for free. If you are a student of ours, you received an access code in the same email that contained your certificate. If you need assistance, go to https://savagetraininggroup.com/contact-us/

I haven’t attended the in-person Science-Based Interviewing course. Can I still access the videos?

Yes. Click the enroll button and it will take you to the payment page.

Will I receive POST credit by attending this on-demand course?

Sorry, no but many of our in-person course are POST certified. Check the Training Schedule to see if we are presenting in your state soon. 
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