Behavior Analysis Training Institute (BATI) was founded in 1984 by seasoned law enforcement investigators.
Our Investigative Interview and Interrogation Techniques course, was the first I & I course certified by the California Commission on POST in 1984. All instructors are classified as "subject matter experts" by California POST.
Our training has been designated as mandatory training for many major law enforcement organizations throughout California and has trained over 50,000 Sworn Officers and Civilian Investigators.
Our classes are open to ALL Sworn and Civilian Investigators in the United States, including but not limited to, Fire Investigators, Federal, State, City, County Investigators in civilian positions, Administrative Investigators, Background Investigators and Patrol Officers.
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New Course Additions
Forensic Written Statement Analysis/Cognitive Interview Class
October 14 - 18, 2024
CHP in San Diego; Open to ALL Agencies
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December 2 - 6, 2024
CHP HQ in Sacramento; Open to ALL Agencies |
September 22 - 26, 2025
Santa Clara County SO in Morgan Hill
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Contact us if you are interested in
hosting this course!
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Basic Investigative Interview & Interrogation Class
July 15 - 19, 2024
Newport Beach PD |
July 22 - 26, 2024
San Bernardino PD
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July 29 - August 2, 2024
Ceres PD
Santa Ana PD
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August 5 - 9, 2024
Alameda County SO
CHP in San Diego; Open to ALL Agencies
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August 12 - 16, 2024
Imperial County SO |
August 19 - 23, 2024
Marin County SO in San Rafael
Ontario PD
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September 2 - 6, 2024
Belmont PD |
September 9 - 13, 2024
Danville PD
Menifee PD
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September 16 - 20, 2024
Ceres PD
CHP in San Diego; Open to ALL Agencies
Paso Robles PD
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September 23 - 27, 2024
Alameda County SO
North Las Vegas PD |
September 30 - October 4, 2024
Napa PD |
October 7 - 11, 2024 Chino PD
LA District Attorney's Office in Santa Fe
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Interviewing for First Responders Class
July 24, 2024
Danville PD North Las Vegas PD
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July 30, 2024
Napa PD |
July 31, 2024
Carlsbad PD |
August 27, 2024
San Bernardino PD
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September 3, 2024
Riverside PD
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September 25, 2024
Santa Clara SO
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Documenting Use of Force Report Writing Class
July 9, 2024
Sante Fe Springs - Hosted by LA District Attorney
Carlsbad PD |
August 1, 2024
Visalia - Hosted by Tulare County SO |
September 18, 2024
Marin County SO in San Rafael |
October 4, 2024
San Mateo PD |
October 8, 2024
San Mateo PD
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October 29, 2024
Riverside PD |
November 14, 2024
Novato PD |
December 4, 2024
Vacaville PD |
December 11, 2024
Novato PD
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Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Class
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interested in
hosting this course!
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This is a 1-day course only |
July 10, 2024
Covina PD
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Email if you would like to host any of the 5 courses
About Our Courses:
This 40 - hour course, Investigative Interview and Interrogation Techniques (CA POST Plan IV Certified 9590-31445 / CA STC Approved #10052-79829). Students will be introduced to a method of "Science/Evidence" based policing. Students will demonstrate the risks relying solely on human factors by evaluating three police interrogation case studies and through a series of six short exercises. Students will research assigned case studies and present their knowledge and comprehension as it relates to Miranda. Students will recognize their responsibility for the safety of juveniles, including the new laws effective July 1, 2024. Students will demonstrate their knowledge in applying these learning modules in the form of a non-accusatorial interrogation with the instructor. Tuition: $575.00.
This 40 - hour course, Cognitive Interview & Statement Analysis (CA POST Plan IV Certified 9590-31455), is the only one of its kind certified by California POST. Students learn the most effective and scientifically sound methods to detect deception and elicit information from victims, witnesses and suspects. Tuition: $575.00.
The 8 - hour course, Interviewing For First Responders/Initial Interviewer (CA POST Plan IV Certified 9590-31434), is a course for first responders responsible for the initial investigation of any investigation. It teaches the methodology of securing a proper statement from victims, witnesses and suspects that will assist investigators and prosecutors in successful follow-up and prosecution. It incorporates concepts of information retrieval in a legal, professional, and ethical manner. Tuition: $138.00.
Our 8 - hour course, Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs & The Biker Culture , is a course for every law enforcement officer or investigator whom wishes to increase their expertise to get up-to-date in the area of Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs. This class is designed to enhance the officers' knowledge and safety when coming in contact and investigating members of Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs. Tuition is $125.00.
Our 8 - hour course, Documenting Use of Force - Report Writing (CA STC Approved 10052-02724090 / CA POST Approved 9590-21652) is designed to establish a strong framework that will enable students to document any use of force properly, and thoroughly, while in the execution of their duties. Lessons learned will provide students with the ability to continuously hone their skills in the art of report writing, specifically related to the use of force. This class is designed for line level and command staff. Tuition is $138.00
BATI Notice
NOTICE:
Effective January 1, 2025 - Documenting Use of Force - Report Writing Tuition will be $150.00
Course Registration
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Class 1 - Investigative Interview & Interrogation
Class 2 - Cognitive Interview and Forensic Statement Analysis
Class 3 - Interviewing For First Responders
Class 4 - Documenting Use of Force Report Writing
Class 5 - Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs; The Biker Culture
BATI News
We are pleased to announce our Investigative Interview & Interrogation class is now STC Certified.