Certified Police Instructor. TEDx Speaker. The Authority on Science-Based Interviewing.
Retired Sheriff's Captain Matt Episcopo has spent 25+ years training thousands of law enforcement professionals and inspiring audiences worldwide — giving officers ethical, evidence-based tools to uncover the truth, and giving organizations the communication skills to build trust and lead.
- Retired Sheriff's Captain
- Certified Police Instructor
- TEDx Speaker
- Author
As Seen in Netflix's 'American Nightmare'
Survivors Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn — featured in Netflix's most-watched docuseries — underscore exactly why science-based interviewing isn't just an option, it's critical. Hear their story in Matt's 7-minute briefing.
Watch the BriefingTrusted by the Institutions That Set the Standard
MCTFT · HIDTA · DOJ National Security Division · Cornell · Microsoft · TEDx
training thousands of law enforcement professionals
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TEDxSpeaking
hours of specialized training, including invitation-only programs
classes and talks delivered
keynotes — from Dubai to Singapore to across the U.S.
How Can Matt Help?
AgenciesFor Law Enforcement
Host a 2-day Science-Based Interviewing (SBI) course at your agency: ethical, evidence-based techniques — Strategic Use of Evidence, Cognitive Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Interviewing, and more — from a partner to MCTFT and multiple HIDTAs.
Host SBI Training
OrganizationsFor Corporations & Associations
Book a keynote or workshop that equips your people to build rapport, communicate with impact, and lead with trust — tailored, interactive, and drawn from real-world experience.
Book a Keynote or Workshop
Science-Based Interviewing Training
Two-day courses hosted by agencies nationwide, teaching ethical, evidence-based techniques: Planning, Strategic Use of Evidence (SUE), the Evidence Framing Matrix, Cognitive Interviewing, Conversation Management, and Trauma-Informed Interviewing. As a partner to MCTFT and multiple HIDTAs, Matt delivers top-rated training that strengthens case outcomes.
Planning
Strategic Use of EvidenceSUE
Evidence Framing Matrix
Cognitive Interviewing
Conversation Management
Trauma-Informed Interviewing
Keynote Speaking & Corporate Workshops
Dynamic, interactive, and tailored for corporations and associations worldwide. From Dubai to Singapore to the U.S., Matt delivers keynotes and workshops that help professionals strengthen rapport and master effective communication — leaving audiences not just inspired, but equipped with skills they can apply immediately.
What Clients Say
Law Enforcement"Matt's SBI training revolutionized our approach."
Law Enforcement"I have been to a lot of trainings in my career. This was by far the most effective and professional."
Corporate"You were the star presenter of the weekend… providers said they were greatly impacted. You've helped plant seeds that will flourish into greater leaders for our company."
Meet Matt Episcopo
A retired Sheriff's Captain and certified law enforcement instructor, Matt brings 25+ years of real-world experience to every training and talk. He's also a TEDx speaker and author of How to Gain the Upper Hand: P.O.W.E.R Tactics That Get Leaders Results.
How to Gain
The Upper Hand
P.O.W.E.R Tactics That Get Leaders Results
Drawing on years in law enforcement and on stage, Matt shares the practical tactics leaders use to build rapport, communicate with confidence and turn every conversation into results.
- Build trust and rapport quickly
- Communicate with clarity under pressure
- Lead teams to measurable results
By Matt Episcopo · Retired Sheriff's Captain & TEDx Speaker
Bring Matt to Your Agency or Event
Whether you're equipping officers with the truth-uncovering skills of science-based interviewing, or inspiring your organization with a keynote that sticks, let's talk.
Contact Matt