Interview and Body Language Techniques (MCTFT).pdf

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Interview and Body Language Techniques
March 23, 2011
8:00am-5:00pm
Granite Falls-Minnesota West
Tuition: FREE
Instructor: Gregory Harlin
This course will address techniques for assessing suspects through knowledge of interview
techniques, body language and eye patterns. At the conclusion of this course, the student
will be able to apply successful conversational techniques to detect deception or
truthfulness in an individual.
Course objectives include: Identify interview techniques to maximize officer safety,
Develop a basic understanding of non-verbal communication, Identify the difference
between an interview and interrogation, Identify rapidly changing legal circumstances
during roadside interviews, Identify the 5 phases of the interview process, Identify
elements of active listening, Identify common interviewing mistakes, Describe strategies
to set up a controlled environment and Practice conversational interview techniques.
Overview of Topics include: The Basics of Citizen Encounters, Legal Issues, The Interview,
Eye Accessing, Questioning Techniques, Deceptive Subjects and The Setting. POST
Credits: 8 Email me
HARLIN, GREGORY
Mr. Gregory Harlin is currently with the Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation of New York State and is the
President and CEO of Murlin Consultants in Glenham, New York. Mr. Harlin began his career in 1973 as a
Patrolman for the City Beacon Police Department in New York. From 1976 to 1978 he served as Detective in
Charge for the Juvenile/Community Relations Division responsible for the development, training, and oversight
of the crime prevention and diversionary programs for troubled youth. By 1978, he began employment with
the New York State Police, promoted to Senior Investigator by 1992. In 1995, Mr. Harlin was assigned as the
Bureau of Criminal Investigation Coordinator. During his tenure, he worked on traffic stops, criminal
investigations, undercover narcotics operations and training development, implementation and instruction.
Mr. Harlin has engaged in over 400 lectures throughout the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean focusing
on Interview and Interrogation, Courtroom Testimony and Demeanor, and Office Safety/Dealing with Problem
Individuals. He is also an adjunct instructor for the International Association of Chief of Police. Mr. Harlin is a
certified Master Instructor by the New York State Bureau of Municipal Police. He is a graduate of the New York
State Police Academy, the Dale Carnegie course and the Municipal Police Training Counsel Academy Basic
Course for Police Offices. He continues his education at Dutchess Community College.
To Register Email: matthew.loeslie@mnwest.edu