"I knew immediately this information was going to change how I did my job. As "the new guy" in the Investigations Unit, I was feeling the pressure of trying to make a good impression right away. Nothing could have helped me more or provided me with better investigative tools than BATI's system. BATI's techniques are easily understood, effortlessly applied and absolutely water-tight. Once I saw BATI's techniques in action, I felt confident I would not only make the impression I hoped for but would begin to make substantial headway through our heavy caseload. I use the course materials as a ready reference. BATI's techniques have become an integral part of my interview and interrogation strategy."
-- S. Tibbetts - Atascadero State Hospital Police"I have found the practical nature of the Investigative Interview & Interrogation course most helpful in my day to day work "on the street", and in developing better cases in the over all scheme of things. I am pleased that the skills I learned played a role in my being assigned to the county wide drug task force and to closing down a good number of controlled substance related criminal enterprises."
-- Special Agent D.M. - Humboldt County Drug Task Force
Yurok Tribe Police Department"This class was outstanding! It exceeded my expectations. In fact, I am going to recommend to my department that this class should be implemented in our FTO program and required for all new investigators……I appreciate the fact that the instructors provide a more "practical "approach, rather than a "theoretical" approach"
-- J. G. - DMV Investigations"This course was extremely informational and educational. It should be offered in a basic format in the police academy. Good rotation of instructors. Instructors are well educated, experienced and offer excellent insights. Media equipment is advanced and used with ease throughout the course. Jokes and skits were related, funny and a perfect way to enter and re-center the training sessions. The outline is developed well, thorough and complete."
-- S.H. - SFPD
"In 26 years of law enforcement experience, this has been one of the top three that I have attended. I received information that I plan on putting to use Monday afternoon with a stack of cases that are sitting stagnan on my desk. I can think of numerous cases over the last year that I would have used this information that would have had a different outcome."
-- D. Akerland - Stockton Police Department
"The BATI interrogation course takes theroy out of the textbook and into real life with a variety of taped interviews that teach more than any book could. Repetition and play-acting by the instructors will help me remember techniques I can us in my own work, plus the science behind them."
-- A. Hampton - San Francisco City Attorney's Office
"A very thorough and detailed course for every investigator. Logically presented and supported by excellent examples. This course takes anyone, novice or experienced, through the step-by-step process. I know I will close cases using what I learned here. I am changing my approach for the better. Well worth my time and effort. Thank you."
-- J. Keegan - Menlo Park Police Deparment
"This course (ACI/FSA) was as informative and interesting as your Basic I&I course I took in 2002. This course was challenging in that it required the participation of the entire class. The instructors exhibited a genuine interest in teaching the subject matter. Each instructor demonstrated a through and in-depth knowledge of the subject matter. "
--S. Banks - Modesto Police Deparment
"This was the most beneficial, informative class I have ever taken in my 25 years of law enforcement. The techniques leanred will be useful personally & professionally for the rest of my life & career. I feel almost "upset" that I was not able to take this class much earlier in my career."
-- P. Miyazaki - Los Angeles District Attorney's Office
"This is a class I have tried to come to for several years. Although I have over 15 years of interviewing witnesses and victims, and interrogating suspects, I realize how many clues I have missed. I feel much more prepared to interview/interrogate armed with what I learned in this class."
--S. Dickerson - Buena Park Police Department
" I found everything about the course excellent. This course makes me want to re-do my last dozen or so interviews because I can see in my minds-eye the mistakes I made and the clues the suspects gave me. I used to feel apprehensive about the interview process, and I now feel eager to do it."
-- B. Felion - Yuba County Sheriff's Office
"This is the best interview/interrogation class I've attended in my 19 years in law enforcement. The instructors were well prepared, knowledgeable and kept the course interesting. Im glad I attended."
-- Investigator J. Alvarez - Central Homicide - Riverside Sheriff's Department
"An extremely valuable course/body of knowledge that will assist me in my significant investigations. The information provided will allow me to focus on viable suspects more quickly and at long distance."
-- Manager E. Plambeck - American Express Security
"The best class I have ever attended. Received important information that would mean the difference in solving a case"
-- Special Agent P. Elliott - Bureau of ATF
"Forensic Statement Analysis is more than just a theory; it is a practical technique that you can start using immediately."
-- J. F. Shields - Attorney at Law
"Great school - one of the best I have been to. I wish I would of had it twenty-five years ago."
-- P. Sowers - San Diego DA Inv.
"This course without a doubt gives us the tools to do our job. It's as important as our bullet resistant vests and should have been give years ago."
-- J.J. Buttitta - San Diego DA Inv.
This course "provided tools which are vital to every investigator."
-- E. Sergott - San Diego DA Inv.
"This course was excellent. This is one of the most useful investigative tactics I have ever learned. It can be used by both patrol officers and detectives."
-- D. Menlhoff - San Diego Police Dept.
"The organization and presentation were excellent, the material was relevant and the instructors were excellent."
-- Inv. W. Gurney - San Diego DA
"The class provided an excellent tool which can be applied to all aspects of police work."
-- Inv. A. Rudolph - Coronado PD
"I have been an investigator for 32 years. This is the best information on interviews and interrogations I have received."
-- Inv. R. Hubbard - San Diego City Schools PD
"I have learned more from this training than any other POST course I’ve attended."
-- Deputy D. Brannan - San Diego SD
"This course was excellent. It was organized in a step by step process and was easy to understand. The course is up to date. This is the best POST class I've attended."
-- Det. M. Yaptango - San Diego PD