Program Overview

This comprehensive training program equips investigators, analysts, auditors, fraud examiners, and compliance professionals with science-based methodologies for strategic interview planning and preparation. Built on contemporary investigative interviewing research, participants master systematic approaches to pre-interview analysis, strategic planning, and comprehensive preparation that dramatically enhance interview effectiveness and information yield.

The curriculum integrates cutting-edge research from the International Investigative Interviewing Research Group (iIIRG) with proven methodologies used by leading law enforcement and corporate investigation units globally. Through detailed case study analysis, interactive planning exercises, and real-world scenario applications, participants develop the strategic thinking and methodical preparation skills essential for successful investigative outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, participants will demonstrate mastery in:

Evidence-Based Planning Frameworks

  • Apply Planning and Preparation using current best practices
  • Implement systematic case analysis techniques for interview strategy development
  • Utilize cognitive interviewing principles in pre-interview planning
  • Design interview sequences that maximize information gathering effectiveness

Strategic Case Analysis and Intelligence Gathering

  • Conduct comprehensive background research and intelligence analysis
  • Identify key information gaps and prioritize interview objectives
  • Analyze available evidence to develop strategic questioning approaches
  • Assess witness/subject credibility factors and potential motivations
  • Map relationship networks and identify corroborating sources

Interview Strategy Development

  • Design tailored interview approaches for different subject types (witnesses, suspects, victims)
  • Develop questioning sequences that account for psychological and legal considerations
  • Create contingency plans for various interview scenarios and outcomes
  • Balance information-gathering objectives with legal and ethical requirements
  • Plan for different levels of cooperation and resistance

Logistical and Environmental Planning

  • Select optimal interview locations and environmental conditions
  • Plan interview timing to maximize subject availability and receptiveness
  • Coordinate multi-interviewer approaches and role assignments
  • Prepare technology and documentation systems for comprehensive recording
  • Design interview spaces that support rapport building and information gathering

Legal and Ethical Preparation

  • Navigate jurisdictional requirements and legal constraints
  • Prepare appropriate rights advisements and consent procedures
  • Plan documentation and chain of custody requirements
  • Identify potential privilege issues and legal complications
  • Develop strategies that maintain admissibility and procedural compliance

Risk Assessment and Mitigation

  • Evaluate safety and security considerations for all participants
  • Assess potential reputational and organizational risks
  • Plan for emotional and psychological support needs
  • Identify potential conflicts of interest and bias factors
  • Develop contingency protocols for unexpected developments

Documentation and Preparation Systems

  • Create comprehensive interview preparation templates and checklists
  • Develop systematic approaches to pre-interview briefing materials
  • Design evidence organization systems for interview reference
  • Plan real-time documentation and note-taking strategies
  • Prepare post-interview evaluation and follow-up protocols

Advanced Planning Methodologies

Intelligence-Led Interview Planning

  • Systematic analysis of available information sources
  • Gap analysis and information prioritization techniques
  • Timeline development and chronological mapping
  • Financial and documentary evidence integration
  • Digital evidence consideration and presentation planning

Behavioral Analysis and Psychological Preparation

  • Subject behavioral pattern analysis and prediction
  • Motivation assessment and leverage identification
  • Deception detection preparation and baseline establishment
  • Emotional state management and rapport building strategies
  • Cultural and demographic consideration integration

Multi-Subject and Complex Case Planning

  • Interview sequencing for multiple subjects
  • Information management across interview series
  • Coordination with other investigative activities
  • Joint agency and cross-jurisdictional planning
  • Resource allocation and timeline management

Practical Application Framework

The training emphasizes hands-on application through:

  • Case Study Analysis: Detailed examination of successful and unsuccessful interview planning approaches
  • Interactive Planning Exercises: Step-by-step development of interview strategies for complex scenarios
  • Peer Review Sessions: Collaborative evaluation and improvement of planning approaches
  • Technology Integration: Utilization of modern case management and planning tools
  • Simulation Exercises: Practice with realistic planning scenarios and time constraints

Target Audience

This specialized training serves:

  • Law enforcement investigators and detectives
  • Corporate security and compliance professionals
  • Internal audit teams and fraud examiners
  • Insurance investigators and claims specialists
  • Regulatory investigators and compliance officers
  • Private investigators and security consultants
  • Government auditors and oversight personnel

Testimonials

Mark’s training classes are a refreshing and engaging approach to gathering pertinent evidence during the interviewing process. Mark is extremely engaging and knowledgeable and presents the material in a way that draws the audience in.
Elizabeth L. Sherrod, CFE, LPI
Elizabeth L. Sherrod, CFE, LPICEO Sherrod Investigative Group, LLC Seminar Coordinator and Past President of the Knoxville ACFE
Mark’s training is engaging, approachable, and genuinely enjoyable, yet firmly grounded in the latest science.
Anthony Palmieri
Anthony PalmieriDeputy Inspector General | President, Palm Beach Economic Crimes Unit | Former President, National Guardianship Association
Mark has a myriad of law enforcement and public corruption investigation experience accumulated over many years that make him one of the highest rated instructors at the AIG Institutes. It is instructors of this caliber that help make the CIGI certification so valuable.
Stephen Street
Stephen StreetLouisiana State Inspector General
Mark Anderson is a vibrant, entertaining, engaging and knowledgeable speaker. The Jacksonville ACFE has had Mark speak at many of our engagements over the past few years. His style which includes stories, videos and audio clips to demonstrate points keeps the audience involved and leaves them wanting more no matter the length of the event.
Andrea ValentinVP Prepaid FIU at FSV Payment Systems (US Bank)
Mr. Anderson is uniquely qualified to develop and deliver interviewing and interrogation training to new and experienced criminal investigators, administrative investigators, auditors, inspectors, evaluators and other professionals charged with oversight, investigative, and law enforcement duties.
Robert RayDirector, Inspector General Criminal Investigator Academy
During Mark's tenure at the IG Academy, he managed or contributed significantly to the delivery of a majority of our training programs. Mark's expertise in investigative interviewing sets him apart. Mark is an outstanding and enthusiastic instructor who often received very favorable comments on his instruction and classroom management from both students and colleagues.
Angela HrdlickaIndependent Management, Security and Law Enforcement Consultant; Evernote Certified Consultant
I attended a training conducted by Mark regarding Ethics and Advanced Interviewing. By far, one of the best trainings I have received. Mark was engaging and knowledgeable on these issues. If you require investigations, interrogations, or interviewing training (to name a few) for your organization, I would highly recommend you contact Mark - immediately.
Julie HolladayInvestigator at TriCenturion
Our instructors are evaluated by the students who attend the Institute on a scale of 1 to 5. Mark has consistently received evaluations with an average score exceeding 4.5. He has been universally well received. He is an expert in his field and he delivers his lectures in an highly engaging, energetic and interactive way. He is certainly one of the highlights for our investigators during the week of training.
Philip ZismanJohn Jay College of Criminal Justice, Department of Public Management
Mark is without question one of the most technically qualified, knowledgeable, and dynamic trainers in the field of interviewing I have ever witnessed. As a certified trainer with nearly three decades of experience as an investigator, he possesses the hands on skill-set to present interviewing techniques in the most proficient and educational way thereby allowing the students to gain invaluable knowledge.
Tom CaulfieldCOO, Procurement Integrity Consulting Services
"Without a doubt, some of the best interviewing training I've ever seen and sent my detectives to. Mark has the innate gift of interviewing, but what makes him especially good his how his practices, styles, and trainings evolve as he learns more from science-based information then applies it to the field."
Brian PeeteDirector, Riley County Police Department
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Anderson Investigative Associates (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.

AIA offers training in human resources interviewing, investigative interviewing, audit/inspection/evaluation, leadership and communication, trauma-informed interviewing, cognitive interviewing, evidence collection techniques, and more — all customized to client needs.

Science-based interviewing 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.

AIA’s training is designed for professionals in law enforcement, auditing, internal investigations, human resources, corporate security, inspection, evaluation, and other roles where effective information gathering and interviewing are critical.

Yes. AIA specializes in fully customized training solutions tailored to an organization’s specific operational requirements, training gaps, culture, and investigative challenges.

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.

Some courses include Cognitive Interviewing, Counter-Interrogation Strategies, Science-Based Rapport Building, Strategic Interview Planning, Evidence Disclosure and Strategic Empathy, and Advanced Trauma-Informed Interviewing.

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.

Yes. AIA provides training tailored to human resources professionals for employee interviews, misconduct investigations, conflict resolution, and documentation practices that align with legal and organizational standards.

You can contact AIA through their website’s Contact page or by calling their office number provided on the site.