How To Improve Your Interview Techniques For Law Enforcement

Learn proven police interview techniques with former detective Jon Rappa, author of Extracting the Truth. (https://amzn.to/3VpxyK4) Perfect for rookie cops, aspiring detectives, and anyone curious about how investigators get honest answers.

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In this video of The 10 Code Mindset, Scott Medlin sits down with former detective Jon Rappa, author of Extracting the Truth: A Detective’s Playbook for Interviewing and Interrogation.

Jon shares practical interview and interrogation strategies every officer should know — from building rapport and asking the right questions to handling inconsistencies and knowing when empathy works best.

Whether you’re a rookie cop, aspiring detective, or law enforcement professional, this interview will help you:
Understand the difference between an interview vs interrogation
Learn why empathy and listening are key to getting truthful answers
Discover why you should avoid telling suspects what you know
Prepare clear objectives before every interview
Use simple but powerful questions to get better witness statements

These are not Hollywood tactics — they’re real-world strategies that help police officers, investigators, and even professionals outside of law enforcement build stronger conversations and uncover the truth.


👉 Learn more about his training: https://www.jonrappa.com/

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Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the guest and host and do not represent any law enforcement agency. Nothing in this video should be considered legal advice or a guarantee of investigative outcomes. Always follow your department’s policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

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