NYS Department of Criminal Justice Services

Interview Techniques Excellence In The Pursuit Of The Truth

The NY State STOP-DWI Foundation, Inc., through funding from the NYS Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, is pleased to sponsor a statewide training to benefit local STOP-DWI efforts in New York State. This seminar is free of charge to all STOP-DWI partners engaged in preventing impaired driving.

Dates and Locations:

Westchester County - May 8-9, 2025

Albany County - May 15-16, 2025

Genesee County - June 2-3, 2025

Time:

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Registration/Sign in 7:45 am

Description

  • Techniques For Interviewing Victims, Witnesses, And Suspects
  • How To Interpret Verbal And Nonverbal Communication
  • Tactical Listening - Building And Maintaining Rapport 
  • Trauma-Informed Interviews
  • Conversation Management - Strategic Use of Evidence (SUE)
  • Enhanced Cognitive Interview 
  • Forensic Statement Analysis
  • Dress For Success
  • Testifying In Court
  • Case Studies

This modern, evidence-based course focuses on finding the truth and documenting it so it will stand up under the toughest scrutiny in a court of law. It will also improve your results and help you gather more information immediately when talking with people. This training is a must for every law enforcement professional.

Registration:

Westchester County: https://www.go.mattepiscopo.com/interview-course-nys-stop-dwi-westchester-co-ny-2025

Albany County: https://www.go.mattepiscopo.com/interview-course-nys-stop-dwi-albany-co-ny-2025

Genesee County: https://www.go.mattepiscopo.com/interview-course-nys-stop-dwi-genesee-co-ny-2025

Presenter

Captain Episcopo (Ret.) knows that the real way to become effective at law enforcement is to build trust and credibility and master the art and science of communication. Captain Episcopo is an expert in Interview and Interrogation and a featured TEDx speaker. As a Certified Police Instructor, he is highly regarded for his Interview and Interrogation, Death Investigations, and Supervisory/Leadership Courses. Honors include the Medal of Honor, Meritorious Service, Gallantry Star for Bravery, and numerous other awards and citations. With more than 21 years of law enforcement experience and 30 years of instructing local, state and federal personnel, Captain Episcopo will teach you the art and science of interview techniques.

Contact:
Sheryl Hutton:
[email protected]
315-723-1189

No training credits are available. No lunch provided.