Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association Presents:
SciBit (Scientific Behavioral Interview Techniques) 2 hrs.
Instructor: Dr. Kyle Bradshaw
Improve your interviewing and interrogating skills through a better understanding of human behavior that is grounded in behavioral science. This discussion provides an overview on three main areas of witness and suspect interviewing: a) forensic statement analysis (FSA), b) neurolinguistic programming (NLP), and c) personality analysis interviewing (PAI). This introduces the investigator to a collection of behavioral analysis interpretations that they can use to develop a comprehensive interview theme.
* Additional information concerning the presentation: This presentation benefits anyone who interacts with people and is interested in understanding body language to decipher truth and deception. These techniques are grounded in behavioral science research and supported through multiple peer reviewed studies. This presentation explores core behavioral aspects that are intrinsic to every human.
This presentation is primarily focused on interview techniques for those who investigate and have a need to interview witnesses, complainants, and suspects. However, these techniques spill over into everyday life and interactions with people in general. The techniques discussed are gaining popularity beyond the world of investigations and can be seen in leadership and sales seminars. This is a cursory look at three fundamental behavioral interpretation areas that will guide the participant to better interviewing techniques.
The class has been approved for four (2) hours of CEUs for Fire Code Administrator, Fire Instructor, Fire Investigator and Fire Safety Inspector I&II.
Instructors:
Dr. Kyle Bradshaw
Dr. Bradshaw specializes in behavioral science grounded in academic qualitative studies.
Dr. Bradshaw’s experience includes Executive Management as Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, Assistant Chief – Chief of Staff, Arson Investigations Commander, and Internal Affairs Commander.
Dr. Bradshaw has held certifications as an advanced truth verification analyst with Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) and advanced Interview and Interrogation Techniques through the Reid Institute. Additionally, he has published several articles regarding truth verification techniques while conducting interviews and the importance of administrative investigations. As an investigations’ commander, he was responsible for more than 1,700 fire investigations and more than 150 internal administrative investigations.
Dr. Bradshaw has served as an adjunct professor for Columbia Southern University; adjunct instructor for GA Piedmont Technical College and is a charter member of the International Academy of Fire & Emergency Services Scholars.
Dr. Bradshaw earned a Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security and Public Safety, a Master of Science in Executive Fire Service Leadership, and a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration: Criminal Justice.
Date: August 6th, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location:
Charlotte County Public Safety Building
26571 Airport Road
Punta Gorda, Florida 33982
Cost: Free for members of the FFMIA
Not an FFMIA member? Complete the New Member application and pay the membership fee of $95.00 to be able to use the member rate.
Point of Contact:
Scott P. Morris
Fire Marshal
Charlotte County Fire & EMS
Office: 941-833-5600
scott.morris@charlottecountyfl.gov
or
Philip Oakes, Training Coordinator, phil@oakes.pro, or 407-232-2807
RN: 19710
Class: 143873
