"Focused on the Science of Interviewing"
Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI) is a professional with the expertise to conduct a variety of investigative interviews with victims, witnesses, suspects or other sources to determine the facts regarding suspicions, allegations or specific incidents in either public or private sector settings.
"Higher levels of professionalism will go a long way to
advancing and improving this incredibly important
part of our jobs," says Kirk Lonbom,
Assistant Deputy Director, Illinois State Police.
The objective of this certification program is to create comprehensive, universally accepted professional standards combined with an objective measure of an interviewer's knowledge of those standards.
The ultimate goal is that every person and every organization with a stake in interviewing will benefit from the program, as will the reputation and effectiveness of the entire profession.
Mission: Center for Interviewer Standards and Assessment (CISA) is to provide standards and principles for comprehensive investigative interviewing in both the private and public sector.
The Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI) designation issued by the Center for Interviewer Standards & Assessment, Ltd. (CISA) indicates the certificate holder possesses the knowledge necessary to pass CISA's rigorous examination. This designation does not guarantee the interviewing or interrogation skills or performance of any certificate holder. CISA hereby disclaims all liability to third parties in connection with the actual field performance of a certificate holder.
Hector Erazo, CFI, PI a Sr. AP Investigator, Target Corporation, says about CFI
"Right now, CISA and CFI are the best ways of doing that.
In a field where the majority consider themselves experts, it is assuring to know that CISA
filters through the multitudes and brings the industry's true professionals to light.
The CFI designation is a must-have now, in preparation
for the challenges of tomorrow."
CFI will help interviewers gain and test the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct a variety of investigative interviews with an understanding of the legal issues and with high levels of proficiency in the following:
- Interview Preparation
- Behavioral Analysis
- Accusatory and Non-Accusatory Interviewing
- Documentation and Presentation of finding
CISA created and will be monitoring the Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI) program for professional interviewers and interrogators.
