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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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The Industry Standard for Investigative Interviewing: Resources and Training

Wicklander-Zulawski (WZ) and the International Association of Interviewers (IAI) are proud to be a long- standing resource for the industry on how to best craft interviewing conversations and approaches.

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Interviewing: The Closed-Ended Conundrum

Resist the urge to “interrogate” when your goal is to obtain as much information as possible. Be a better listener and you’ll be amazed at what you may have been missing.

Investigations

Bringing Science into the Interview Room

The words 'scientific method' may bring back haunting memories of chemistry and biology class, but the tried and true tactic can be incredibly useful when conducting LP interviews. Here, David Thompson and Shane G. Sturman from Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates explain just how to implement the method during interrogations.

Investigations

Storytelling: Expanding Empathy and Showing Understanding in Interviews

The investigator uses stories to build a connection with the subject, showing understanding, sharing empathy, and building rapport.

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You Call That a Success? Think Again

That next time you pick up the phone after an interview, set a new standard and redefine what it means to be “successful.”

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Understanding the Rules of Engagement for Interviewing

There are numerous parts of an investigation or an interview that are consistently under review for policy or legislative changes.

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Investigations

What Do You Expect Interview Subjects to Remember?

Interrogative specialists review the importance of flashbulb memories, potential trauma, and other components to consider while interviewing.

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Showing Empathy in Employee Theft Interviews

Showing empathy to a subject during an interview can sometimes be a difficult and confusing task for the interviewer.

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Applying Effective Interviewing Skills to Organized Crime Investigations

In addition to advanced resources and tangible solutions, there is a foundational and often overlooked tool in the battle against ORC—the power of communication.

Investigations

In Interviewing, One Size Doesn’t Fit All

Sweatpants, maybe, but interview methodologies are a bit different when it comes to a one-size-fits-all approach.

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