John E. Reid Techniques of Interview and Interrogation and Advanced Seminar on the Reid Technique

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A systematic, common-sense approach to a successful Interrogation developed by John E. Reid and Associates through extensive research and practical experience over the past 50 years.
  • Enhanced learning through the use of actual videotaped interviews and interrogations conducted by the Reid Staff.
  • Learn to develop a strategic game plan for every Interrogation based on profiling the suspect using case facts, evidence and the results of the Interview.
  • Learn to quickly analyze the real meaning behind what a suspect tells you during a question and answer interview.
  • Learn how to use the suspect’s own behavior to tell you when they’re ready to confess.
  • Learn to identify the five facial expressions that provide you with the emotional state of the suspect.
  • Receive detailed and thorough instruction regarding what to say to a guilty suspect to get them to confess no matter what type of crime they may have committed.
Instructor: Reid Staff Instructor

Class Dates: December 14 – 16 - Reid Techniques of Interview and Interrogation
December 17 - Advanced Seminar on the Reid Technique
December 14 – 17 - Combined Seminar
Location: Louisiana State Police Training Academy
Building A
7901 Independence Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Training Hours: Registration: 8:00 am (1st and 4th day)
Class Time: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Course Fees: $420 – 3 Day Reid Techniques of Interview and Interrogation
$175 – 1 Day Advanced Seminar on the Reid Technique
$595 – 4 Day Combined Seminar
Meals: Available on-site at the cafeteria; cash sales for breakfast and lunch
Lodging: Dormitory lodging is available at the LSP Training Academy on a first come, first serve basis. Cost per night is $33 per student (based on double occupancy). For reservations, or more information, please e-mail
Registration: DPS Employees - Please complete a Training and Travel Application if your chain of command requires it.

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Questions: If you have questions, or need more information, please contact Sgt. Len Marie at the LSP Training Academy: (225) 925-6121.