Investigative Statement Analysis 
Rationale: The Linguistic Statement Analysis Technique (LSAT) is a tool that is highly effective in the detection of deception and the identification of hidden information in a persons written or spoken statements. The analysis involves critically examining the word choice, structure, and content of a persons statement to determine whether it is truthful or deceptive. As people intentionally attempt to be deceitful subconsciously they use different words, phrases, statement structure, and content in their statements. Research by experts in the fields of language, psychology and deception detection have led to the identification of these trends in language that are referred to as "linguistic signals". Using Investigative Statement Analysis you will identify these linguistic signals that differentiate deceptive statements from truthful ones as your suspect subconsciously reveals information they did not intend for you to know.
This IS NOT HANDWRITING analysis.
OBJECTIVES: The student will be able to:
- Understand what are valid statements and how to collect them;
- List the two step process required for analysis;
- List the parts of speech that are used during analysis;
- List the importance of balance of a statement;
- Understand how to identify “Linguistic Signals”;
- Conduct an analysis of a written statement;
- Develop a basic ability to interpret the results of an analysis, and;
- Produce investigative questions derived during analysis, using the suspects words against them, compelling them to confess.
This course is a very interactive with a significant hands-on, statement analysis practice. Participants are provided all the materials needed to do an analysis to include: a resource manual, highlighters, and handouts.
Target Audience – This course is highly recommended for investigators from any field.
Course Prerequisites: Preference will be given to Peace Officers.
