Investigations

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

As the world continuously changes, WZ strives to bring you the most modern, evidence-based, and proven interviewing methods. Here, learn more about how changes in concepts will impact your interviews.

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

In this video, Dave Thompson, CFI, and Tony Paixão, CFI, CFE, answer investigator questions about everything from fear of failing to obtaining an admission to the type of empathy statement to use during an interview.

In this video, Dave Thompson, CFI, and Chris Norris, CFI, answer investigator questions—from lying about evidence to the impact of non-confrontational methods taught globally. Watch now!

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In this video, Dave Thompson, CFI welcomes Mark Fallon to discuss The Mendez Principles—a set of principles that help investigators conduct successful interviews. This video is perfect for professionals looking to improve their investigative interviewing skills.

In this video, Dave Thompson, CFI, speaks with Cecilie Fjellhøy, known from the Netflix documentary Tinder Swindler. Hear about how she was treated in various interview settings and learn how interviewers can become supportive advocates to obtain reliable information.

In this video, Dave Thompson, CFI, and Bryan Barlow, CFI discuss the basics of trauma-informed interviewing and why applying trauma-informed principles in different interview scenarios is essential.