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About AIA

Cutting-edge professional development, built on four decades in the field.

Anderson Investigative Associates delivers advanced interview and investigative methodologies to organizations across multiple sectors. Our leadership team has refined and adapted evidence-based techniques to meet the unique challenges faced by today's investigators and auditors.

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An inside look at AIA's approach to science-based interviewing.
Why It Matters

Our commitment to science-based interviewing

At AIA, we are committed to science-based interviewing techniques that form the foundation of effective investigations and audits. These methodologies, rooted in cognitive psychology and behavioral science research, are essential to every case we help build.

Enhance Information Accuracy

Scientific interviewing protocols minimize contamination and maximize the reliability of information gathered during critical interviews.

Reduce Investigative Bias

Structured, evidence-based approaches help investigators avoid common cognitive pitfalls that can compromise case outcomes.

Improve Legal Defensibility

Science-backed techniques provide robust documentation and methodology that withstand scrutiny in legal proceedings.

Optimize Resource Allocation

Systematic approaches ensure investigations and audits are conducted efficiently while maintaining thoroughness.

In both investigative and audit environments, the quality of information obtained through interviews often determines the success or failure of an entire case. Our science-based methodologies ensure that professionals can distinguish between reliable and unreliable information, properly assess witness credibility, and uncover crucial facts that traditional questioning might miss.

Our Network

Expert instruction and proven results

AIA partners with the most qualified instructors available for your specific training requirements. Our network includes recognized subject matter experts from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, as well as distinguished professionals from the private sector specializing in investigation, audit, inspection, and strategic communications.

These instructors combine extensive field experience with exceptional teaching capabilities, ensuring that every participant receives practical, applicable knowledge. We collaborate closely with both practitioners and academic researchers to develop comprehensive courses and training materials that reflect current best practices and emerging developments in the field.

From Human Resources investigations to complex law enforcement cases, our training programs have demonstrated consistent effectiveness across diverse organizational settings, empowering professionals to conduct more thorough, accurate, and legally sound investigations and audits.

40+Years of field experience across federal, state, local & private sector investigations
4.5/5Average instructor evaluation score across training institutes
100%Customized courses and training materials, built with practitioners & researchers
NationwideInstructor network spanning law enforcement, audit, and the private sector
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

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

Mark's expertise in investigative interviewing sets him apart — an outstanding and enthusiastic instructor who received consistently favorable comments from students and colleagues.

Angela Hrdlicka
Independent Management, Security & Law Enforcement Consultant

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
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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.
Why is science-based training important in investigations and interviews?
Science-based approaches improve investigative outcomes by maximizing the reliability and accuracy of information obtained, minimizing bias, and creating defensible methods suitable for legal and professional scrutiny.
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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