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Dave Thompson, CFI

David Thompson, CFI, is the president and partner at Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates, providing investigative interview and interrogation training to a global audience. He has served as a subject matter expert in developing curriculum and providing consultation to investigators, attorneys, and the academic community. He can be reached at dthompson@w-z.com.

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Investigations

Building an Interviewing Toolkit: Essential Resources for Loss Prevention Teams

The article emphasizes the importance of having consistent, flexible, and well-planned investigative interview protocols within organizations.

Investigations

Kids Say the Darndest Things! Protecting Youthful Employees in Investigative Interviews

One variable that investigators must consider is the developmental progress of the interviewee—more simply defined as “age.”

Investigations

The Influence of Bias in Investigative Interviews

Many of our opinions are driven by a variety of cognitive biases. In this article, learn how bias can influence investigative interviews.

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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Who’s the Best Interviewer of Them All?

If somebody were to ask you about your last “successful” interview—how would you describe it? What defined it as “successful” for you?

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The Power of Choice: Autonomy in the Investigative Interview

Rational decision-making is an important part of the investigative interviewing process. Read this article from WZ's Dave Thompson to learn more.

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Mental Health: Investigators Taking Care of Each Other

During the holiday season, interviewers’ mental health could suffer. In this article, learn more on how to detect mental health struggles, and how to help.

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The Intersection of Interviewing and Innovation

Technology has impacted investigative interviewing. In this article, learn more about its current limitations while also embracing the opportunities it can create.

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Are You the Liar?

Learn more about how investigators seek to identify the truth that can be used to further an investigation, and how expertise, consequences, and empathy all play a part.

Investigations

Mistakes Made in the ORC Interview

Interviewing those that are suspected members of an organized retail crime ring requires a strategic approach and preparation. These conversations may vary in context, taking place in a variety of locations.

Investigations

The Effective Interviewer: Not a One Size Fits All Approach

Read how interviewing strategy approaches differ from person to person, and how methods that investigators use will vary.

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