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40+ Years FBI & DOJ Experience

Trusted interview training, nationwide.

Science-based, non-confrontational instruction for Inspector General, audit, HR, and law enforcement professionals — built on four decades of federal investigative experience.

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The Method

The philosophy behind the method.

In every interview, before a single question is asked, two human beings sit across from one another — each carrying their own pressures, fears, and hopes. That human reality is the foundation of this work.

An interview is never just a procedural step. It is a moment of human interaction under stress. When we forget that, we lose the very conditions that make truth possible. Truth requires clarity, not pressure — the human brain responds to threat, shame, uncertainty, and pressure the same way, regardless of the label on the case file.

  • Stress narrows attention.
  • Shame shuts people down.
  • Pressure produces compliance, not clarity.

Tone, pace, posture, and steadiness are not soft skills — they are accuracy tools. People tell the truth when they feel safe enough to think: not safe from accountability, but safe from humiliation and collapse. Our job is to create that space.

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Course Catalog

Courses offered

Customized, science-based training that helps professionals conduct more effective, non-confrontational interviews.

FILE 01 Cognitive Interviewing: Memory Science

Cognitive Interviewing: Memory Science and Enhanced Recall Techniques

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FILE 02 Counter-Interrogation Strategy Recognition

Counter-Interrogation Strategy Recognition

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FILE 04 Science-Based Rapport Building

Science-Based Rapport Building and Strategic Communication

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FILE 05 Employee Misconduct Investigations

Employee Misconduct Investigations

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40+Years of FBI & U.S. Department of Justice interviewing experience
22+Specialized courses across investigation, audit, HR & leadership
100%Customized to each organization's operational requirements
4.5/5Average instructor evaluation score across training institutes
Built For Your Team

Professional interviewing excellence for every organization

Whether you lead a Fortune 500 corporation or manage a municipal police department, advanced interviewing technique is fundamental to investigative success.

Human Resources Training

Practical methods to maximize the quality of information obtained during job interviews, promotional interviews, and background investigations.

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Investigation Training

Customized interview and interrogation training focused on the totality of the interview and maximizing the information obtained.

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Audit, Inspection & Evaluation Training

Custom-fit training to your organization's perceived shortcomings, or to hone skills already present for more complete results.

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Leadership & Communications Training

Quality, practical methods to increase and improve communication and instill the tenets of good leadership.

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In Their Words

Testimonials

Feedback from investigators, auditors and IG professionals who've completed AIA training.

Mark's training classes are a refreshing and engaging approach to gathering pertinent evidence during the interviewing process. He presents the material in a way that draws the audience in.

Elizabeth L. Sherrod, CFE, LPI
CEO, Sherrod Investigative Group · Past President, Knoxville ACFE

Mark's training is engaging, approachable, and genuinely enjoyable, yet firmly grounded in the latest science.

Anthony Palmieri
Deputy Inspector General · President, Palm Beach Economic Crimes Unit

Mark has a myriad of law enforcement and public corruption investigation experience that makes him one of the highest rated instructors at the AIG Institutes.

Stephen Street
Louisiana State Inspector General

A vibrant, entertaining, engaging and knowledgeable speaker. His stories, videos and audio clips keep the audience involved and leave them wanting more.

Andrea Valentin
VP Prepaid FIU at FSV Payment Systems (US Bank)

Uniquely qualified to develop and deliver interviewing and interrogation training to new and experienced criminal and administrative investigators alike.

Robert Ray
Director, Inspector General Criminal Investigator Academy

One of the most technically qualified, knowledgeable, and dynamic trainers in the field of interviewing I have ever witnessed.

Tom Caulfield
COO, Procurement Integrity Consulting Services
Ask Us Anything

Frequently asked questions

What is Anderson Investigative Associates (AIA)?
AIA is a professional training organization specializing in customized, science-based interview and investigative training for organizations across law enforcement, corporate, audit, human resources, and inspection sectors.
What types of training services does AIA offer?
HR interviewing, investigative interviewing, audit/inspection/evaluation, leadership and communication, trauma-informed interviewing, cognitive interviewing, evidence collection techniques, and more — all customized to client needs.
What does "science-based interviewing" mean?
It refers to methodologies rooted in cognitive psychology and behavioral science research that improve information accuracy, reduce investigative bias, and enhance the quality of interviews and investigations.
Who should attend AIA training programs?
Professionals in law enforcement, auditing, internal investigations, human resources, corporate security, inspection, evaluation, and other roles where effective information gathering is critical.
Are AIA's training programs customizable?
Yes. AIA specializes in fully customized training solutions tailored to an organization's specific operational requirements, training gaps, culture, and investigative challenges.
How is AIA's training delivered?
Training can be structured in various formats, from one-day workshops to multi-day immersive courses, and includes interactive exercises, realistic scenarios, and hands-on practice.
Can AIA training help with HR investigations and interviews?
Yes. AIA provides training tailored to HR professionals for employee interviews, misconduct investigations, conflict resolution, and documentation practices aligned with legal and organizational standards.
How can I contact Anderson Investigative Associates?
You can reach AIA through the website's contact page or by calling the office directly at (912) 571-6686.

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