Interviews, Interrogations & Street Encounters - Jan 16, 2026 (St. Paul)

Understanding that interrogations take place in many different contexts, this class is designed to provide law enforcement personnel with the tools necessary to legally extract information from a subject regardless of where or why the encounter occurs. With a dual focus on criminal procedure (Miranda issues) and interrogation techniques, this class prepares the student for the realities of interrogations in both investigative and street police work.

Overview of Topics:

• Mandatory vs. Strategic use of Miranda
• What Constitutes “Custody”
• What Constitutes “Interrogation”
• Permissible Use of Deception by Law Enforcement
• Street Encounters and the Interrogation Room in Context
• Promises & Threats
• The Public Safety Exception
• Invocations & Waivers
• Consensual Encounters vs. Terry Stops vs. Custodial Arrest
• Building Rapport to Disarm the Detainee

PLEASE NOTE: Due to Minnesota state tax policy, transaction and service fees, all tickets must be paid for, even if the attendee fails to attend the training.