This is a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) elective Defeating Deception in Interviews #2029 online training course offered for Texas Peace Officers, Jailers, and Telecommunicators.

This course is designed to provide law enforcement officers with a structured foundation in interviewing principles, progressing from basic personal communication concepts to advanced interviewing methodologies and deception detection. Officers will develop the ability to conduct effective interviews with suspects, victims, and witnesses while understanding the legal, behavioral, and psychological factors that influence interview outcomes.

Emphasis is placed on identifying verbal and non-verbal indicators of stress and deception, establishing behavioral baselines, and articulating objective reasons for credibility assessments. Upon completion, officers will be better equipped to move beyond instinct or “gut feelings” and clearly explain the observable behaviors and communication patterns that support their conclusions during an interview.

The goal of this course is to transform instinctive impressions into defensible, observable, and articulable interview assessments.

Please note, the entire course, final exam(s), and course evaluation(s) must be completed in order to receive four (4) hours of course credit.

TCOLE Reporting

OSS Academy® typically reports 4 to 5 times each week [excluding U.S. Federal holidays]. We report your credit directly through TCLEDDS to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement [TCOLE]. You should have already provided your full and correct name, TCOLE PID number, and other important information when registering for your account. If not, once logged in, go to Edit Profile to update your information.

Should you have any questions, simply contact the OSS Academy® Training Coordinator by phone at 281-288-9190 (Ext. 205) or online at Contact OSS Academy®.  

OSS Academy® courses are recognized by more Peace Officer Standards and Training boards and correctional associations than any other online training provider.

Our courses are designed by Subject Matter Experts who are nationally recognized and licensed instructors. Many of our experts testify in law enforcement, corrections, and security related defense cases throughout the U.S.

Our curriculum meets or exceeds state course objective requirements.

For more information, visit OSS - Law Enforcement Advisors® or OSS Academy® online or simply contact the OSS Academy® Training Coordinator by phone at 281-288-9190 (Ext. 205) or online at Contact OSS Academy®.