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CONTINUING EDUCATION

College Credits

Fox Valley Technical College - Interviewing Track

• Fox Valley Technical College is accredited through North Central
• Total College Credits earned when completed 10
• Total Contact Hours: Instructor Led Classes total hours 70 hours
• Computer Based Training/Certification Exam 37 hours

W-Z and Fox Valley Technical College developed a career path for the officer interested in developing his/her interviewing skills and achieving a level of professionalism that is independently recognized. This track of study incorporates a variety of techniques and culminates in a distinction of being a Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI is good for three years with continuing education required). A technique that will be featured in the basic program is the WZ Non-Confrontational Approach to Interrogation. This approach is presented in the 3-day basic program that also presents the standard Reid Method of Criminal Interview & Interrogation.

With the onset of video recording and the concerns relating to false confessions, standardized training the use of the WZ Non-Confrontational Method becomes more significant and important. To become a CFI, an individual must take a test based on a broad range of information relating to the interview and interrogation process. This exam is not based on one method and it is an exam developed in conjunction with a nationally regarding testing service, AMP.

Course Name	Course Number	Credits	Hours/ Delivery Method	Prerequisite
The W-Z Criminal Interview & Interrogation Techniques	10-504-137	2	21 Classroom 72 Work Experience	None
3 Day Investigative Strategies & Interviewing Course	10-504-135	2	21 Classroom 72 Work Experience	None
Certified Forensic Interviewer/Distinction (Independent Study-CD ROM)	10-504-134	2	36 Independent Study	None
Advanced Interviewing & Interrogation Techniques	10-504-138	1	14 Classroom 36 Work Experience	The W-Z Criminal Interview & Interrogation Techniques
“I” T.H.R.E.A.T.	10-504-136	1	14 Classroom 36 Work Experience	None
Forensic Technology for the Interview & Investigation	10-504-139	2	36 Classroom	None

Benefits:

Formalized training by experts in the field

All courses eligible for tuition reimbursement

Clear career path for the officer, much like Firefighter I for the firefighter

Motivate the officer to obtain the skills necessary to be a good interviewer and interrogator by offering this training opportunity

COOL (military Career Opportunities On-Line)