What is the NCIT Specialized Program?
While the Basic Program provides a core curriculum for certification, the Specialized Program offers advanced certification in individual subject areas. Each module is an eight-hour session designed to promote interaction through use of small groups, role-playing exercises and case studies.
Printable program information sheet
Who should attend?
Anyone who has successfully completed the NCIT Basic Program is eligible to attend.
What subject matter is covered?
The Specialized Program consists of the following units of instruction:
Advanced Interviewing (8 hours)
Consists of the following two topics:
Cognitive Memory Retrieval: an interviewing technique, developed by memory researchers from the Behavioral Science Unit of the Los Angeles Police Department and from UCLA's Department of Psychology, designed to assist an individual in recalling complete details of a past event. It has been proven effective in assisting detailed memory of incidents that occurred recently or years ago.
Behavioral Analysis: involves the analysis of non-verbal and verbal communications to determine if an interview subject is omitting information or is being deceptive. Training focuses on using behavioral analysis questions and analyzing the non-verbal and verbal responses.
Investigative Analysis (8 hours)
Consists of the following two topics:
Complaint Scene Analysis: teaches how to develop a process of analytical thinking that assists the investigator in obtaining correct investigative information. Includes investigative paradigms, complaint overviews that clarify the basis of a complaint and focus the investigation, and complaint scene detail--a process to analyze the details at the scene of a complaint to see if scene details may prove or disprove a complaint.
Written Statement Analysis: includes techniques for identifying omissions and deception in a written statement. Many boards or agencies obtain a written statement from licensees, complainants and witnesses during or even before an investigation. Written statement analysis provides investigators with an additional tool for determining inaccuracies in a statement.
Investigative Report Development (8 hours)
Consists of information and practical exercises to improve an investigator's written reports. The course approaches report development as an integrated process, used from the beginning to the end of an investigation, that clarifies the investigative path and improves thoroughness and accuracy. Instruction includes:
developing report formats.
reporting descriptive observation and activities.
reporting interview information.
obtaining written statements.
Can I receive certification for this course?
Anyone who achieves a minimum of 70% on the course examinations is eligible for CLEAR advanced certification.
How do I bring the NCIT Specialized Program to my city?
Sponsoring an NCIT Specialized Program may be easier than you think. CLEAR requires its sponsors to guarantee a minimum of 30 attendees (several agencies may come together to guarantee 30 attendees collectively). CLEAR staff does the rest--from arranging for meeting space to providing instructors and training materials. For more information about attending or sponsoring an NCIT Specialized Program, contact the training division at (859) 269-1601.
