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 all 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 37,000 Investigators.
All of our Classes are opened to ALL Sworn and Non-Sworn Investigators in the United States including but not limited to Fire Investigators, Federal, State, City, County Investigators in Non-Sworn positions, Administrative Investigators, Background Investigators and PATROL Officers.
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New Course Additions
Forensic Written Statement Analysis/Cognitive Interview Class
October 23-27, 2023
San Bernardino |
February 5-9, 2024
Sacramento-CHP
OPEN TO ALL AGENCIES |
Basic Investigative Interview & Interrogation Class
October 2-6, 2023
Grover Beach
Albuquerque, NM
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October 16-20
South Lake Tahoe |
October 23-27 Murrieta
Santa Cruz
Turlock |
November 6-10, 2023
Calaveras
Tulare
Westminster
San Diego |
November 13-17, 2023
Anaheim |
December 4-9, 2023
Paso Robles |
December 11-15, 2023
Folsom Granite Bay State Parks
Riverside |
January 8-12, 2024
Corona |
January 15-19, 2024
Menifee |
January 22-26, 2024 Folsom Marin County SO |
January 29-Feb 1, 2024
Clovis
Laguna Beach
Pittsburg Training Center
Vacaville |
February 5-9, 2024
Anaheim
Newport Beach
San Leandro
Simi Valley |
Interviewing for First Responders Class
October 5th, 2023
San Jose |
October 11th, 2023
Santa Cruz |
October 18, 2023
Santa Cruz |
January 16, 2024
Tulare |
January 17, 2024
Anaheim |
February 20, 2024
Clovis |
February 20, 2024
San Diego, LECC |
March 26, 2024
Anaheim |
April 2, 2024
Ontario |
Documenting Use of Force Report Writing Class
October 4, 2023
Westminster Santa Fe Springs |
November 1, 2023
Danville |
November 7, 2023
Clovis |
December 12, 2023
Laguna Beach |
January 16, 2024
Ontario |
February 7, 2024
Corona |
Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Class
October 11, 2023
Kern County Sheriff, Bakersfield |
November 1, 2023
Menifee |
May 15, 2024
Alaska |
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About Our Courses:
Our 40 hour course, Investigative Interview and Interrogation Techniques (CA POST Plan IV Certified 9590-31445), is the highest rated POST certified course of its type in California. We have over 37,000 graduates from most California law enforcement agencies as well as many State agencies and Federal organizations, including the FBI and Secret Service. The program is also a "universal elective" course in the POST Institute of Criminal Investigation. Tuition: $575.00. POST PLAN IV.
Our Cognitive Interview & Statement Analysis (CA POST Plan IV Certified 9590-31455) course 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. POST PLAN IV
Our 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. Prior Students are using it as a Refresher Class. Tuition: $138.00. POST PLAN IV.
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 10052-0274090 / CA POST Approved 9590-21652) is a course to establish a strong framework that will enable students to document any use of forse 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 the use of force. This class is designed for line staff and command staff at all levels. Tuition is $138.00
BATI Notice
NOTICE: As of FEB 6 2023 the Cognitive Interview and Statement Analysis course registration fee is $575
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.