Basic Interview Techniques: Seeking the Truth
In this course, Victor Lauria will be discussing basic interview techniques, focusing on how to determine if a suspect is being deceptive. This course will cover the difference between open-ended and direct questions, types of questions to avoid during interviews, and the types of responses suspects might give and if they indicate deceptiveness.
Course Length: 1 Hour
Meet your Instructor
Victor Lauria
Expertise:
Victor Lauria is an Assistant Professor in the Criminal Justice Department. He joined the full time faculty of Madonna University in 2015. Prior to joining Madonna, he served as an Assistant Chief of Police with the City of Novi. During his 28-year law enforcement career, Victor served in a wide variety of positions. He worked as a patrol officer, undercover narcotics officer, a K-9 handler, and detective, as well as numerous supervisory positions. His work has been recognized by the International Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association, National Retail Federation and the Michigan Association of Private Investigators. The National Geographic Channel profiled one of Victor's cases in the documentary film "The Science of Interrogation."