The US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security, has identified micro-facial expressions suggestive of deception. Using this information, the team created the Deception Detection Techniques Course to provide government personnel with the training to recognize deceptive expressions. The purpose of this self-study course is to increase the government’s knowledge and skill in identifying deceptive emotions that occur during verbal exchanges. The course improves the ability of an interviewer to identify, articulate, and resolve deceptive behavior observed during interviews; reinforces knowledge of expert interviewers; potentially “jump-starts” novice interviewers; and provides a common language to describe observations during interviews.
Representatives from a number of different federal agencies have received this training using an instructor-led format. The Domestic Preparedness Support Initiative sponsored the creation of this online version of the Deception Detection Techniques Course to enable wide access to this material by members of the first responder community.
Course enrollment is limited to law enforcement officials in the CHDS Self-study Program.
