Body Language in Interviews: Fact vs. Fiction
Webinar (Upcoming)

Body Language in Interviews: Fact vs. Fiction

January 19, 2027 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CT

Body language and other nonverbal behaviors are frequently considered during forensic interviews, but the meaning assigned to those behaviors does not always align with the scientific evidence. This webinar examines commonly held beliefs about nonverbal behavior and deception, explores what current research supports and does not support, and considers how investigators can use behavioral observations without drawing unsupported conclusions. Participants will leave with a practical, research-informed framework for observing behavior while maintaining an effective and strategic interview approach.

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What's In It For You

Upon completion of this webinar, you will be able to: * Identify common misconceptions associated with the interpretation of nonverbal behavior during forensic interviews * Explain research findings regarding the limitations of using observable behavior to assess deception * Apply a research-informed approach to behavioral observations that supports effective interview decision-making without assigning unsupported meaning to individual behaviors.

Is This Training For You?

* Investigators * Law Enforcement Professional * Patrol officers * Prosecutors

**Please note:** This is a paid training program. Payment is required before you will be approved to attend the webinar. An email with your registration link will be forthcoming after payment confirmation. The training program viewing is limited to the paid registrant only. Any recording of the program, sharing of the presentation or presentation link for live or recorded viewing, dissemination of course materials, or other use of the training event is strictly prohibited. Only the paid registrant for this course will receive a certificate of attendance/program completion. Participants who register and pay for a webinar in full will get a 100% tuition refund if they cancel attendance prior to the day of the webinar. Day of webinar forward, no refunds will be provided. A recorded version of the event will be available upon request to all paid participants that are unable to attend the live event. Recorded video requests must be received within 5 days of the event. The requested recording will be accessible for 7 business days. NCJTC reserves the right to review refund requests and make administrative decisions related to these requests.

Instructors
- Mark MacKizer
Mark MacKizer   NCJTC Associate Instructor

Mark retired after 27 years as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation where he spent most of his career conducting violent crime investigations. Mark held positions such as Crisis Management Coordinator, Violent Gang Safe Streets Task Force Coordinator, and team leader for the FBI’s Southeast Region Child Abduction Rapid Deployment Team. For the last 7 years of his career, he was assigned to the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) where he was responsible for providing behaviorally based operational support to law enforcement involved in the investigation of violent crimes and threats. Mark co-authored Crimes Against Children: Behavioral and Investigative Perspectives and the third edition of the FBI’s Child Abduction Response Plan. Since retiring, Mark continues to provide operational behavioral analysis-based consulting services to government and private sector entities.

Mark MacKizer   NCJTC Associate Instructor

Mark retired after 27 years as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation where he spent most of his career conducting violent crime investigations. Mark held positions such as Crisis Management Coordinator, Violent Gang Safe Streets Task Force Coordinator, and team leader for the FBI’s Southeast Region Child Abduction Rapid Deployment Team. For the last 7 years of his career, he was assigned to the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) where he was responsible for providing behaviorally based operational support to law enforcement involved in the investigation of violent crimes and threats. Mark co-authored Crimes Against Children: Behavioral and Investigative Perspectives and the third edition of the FBI’s Child Abduction Response Plan. Since retiring, Mark continues to provide operational behavioral analysis-based consulting services to government and private sector entities.

Contact Information

Jessica Heimann
(855) 866-2582
jessica.heimann2274@fvtc.edu
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