WZ Articles

June 16, 2021March 22, 2023|by Wayne Hoover CFINever Stop Learning

Somehow, someway, I am entering my 30th year here at WZ. From the youngest kid they ever hired to now the longest-tenured instructor we have ever had. We have hired some fantastic talent with great ideas that involve changing the way we conduct interviews and teaching others to be better...

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Loss Prevention

May 17, 2021March 22, 2023|by Amanda Weaver, CFI, PHRIt’s All About What and Who You Know

Throughout my career, I have had the fortunate experience to work alongside some amazing investigators (both public and private sector) and have had some first-hand experience in dealing with the criminals involved in ORC organizations. Many of us investigators are self-driven and detail-oriented. We have a good level of understanding...

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but how are you with paper? the importance of documentation, by tom mcgreal cfi and bryan barlow cfi

Police Interviewing, Professional Development

April 14, 2021March 22, 2023|by Tom McGreal, CFI and Bryan Barlow, CFIThe Importance of Documentation

The ability to effectively document investigative actions is a skill that must not be overlooked. The consequences resulting from a poorly written report may range from slightly embarrassing to downright disastrous. Documenting a comprehensive investigation is a skill that can be learned. We acknowledge a lack of education in writing,...

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In the News, Professional Development

December 21, 2020March 21, 2023|by Tony Paixão, CFI, CFENew Year, New You

It feels like we are closing the book on an unpredictable, undesirable, and totally unnecessary year of our lives. You’re counting down the seconds for the ball to drop so the slate can be wiped clean.

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the virtual training experience, from concerned to confidence, by dave thompson, cfi

Professional Development

October 29, 2020March 21, 2023|by Dave Thompson CFIThe Virtual Training Experience

The feedback we receive every week serves as a constant reminder to never underestimate the power adaptation can have on an organization's success.

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Why Can't I Find My keys? how memories are retrieved, an article about recall by tom mcgreal, cfi

Interview Methods, Interview Strategies

September 16, 2020March 21, 2023|by Tom McGreal, CFIWhy Can’t I Find My Car Keys?

The human mind can store billions of pieces of information. Searching through this massive amount of detail seems exhausting. It may help to know how research has advanced our understanding of the human mind, forgetting, and recall.

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False Confessions, Police Interviewing

August 5, 2020February 8, 2023|by Dave Thompson CFIConviction Review Unit Report: Key Takeaways

The findings of this report are not uncommon, nor a surprise to anyone who has studied the phenomena of false confessions. However, the repetitive nature of the same contributors should be an alarming wake-up call to investigators.

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don't tell me how to feel, an introduction to emotional intelligence, by tom mcgreal, cfi

Behavior Interpretation, Interview Strategies

July 27, 2020March 21, 2023|by Tom McGreal, CFIDon’t Tell Me How to Feel!

When an individual begins to relate an emotional experience, it is important that the listener remains non-judgmental.

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Police Interviewing

June 23, 2020February 8, 2023|by Brian SalleeOpioid Investigations – A Collaborative Approach

Opioids continue to wreak havoc on our communities and impacting families across the country. Law enforcement professionals working to eradicate drug abuse must work closely with mental health professionals to understand the root cause and possible mitigations with this crisis.

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