Joseph R. Auriemma, Jr. (INCI, CFI)
Joseph (“Joe”) Auriemma, Jr. is a nationally recognized expert in investigative interviewing and strategic communication, with more than 24 years of distinguished experience in law enforcement. He retired as a Senior Investigator with the New York State Police, where he applied evidence-based interview strategies to complex criminal investigations, including homicides, child exploitation cases, and sensitive internal inquiries.
During his career, Joe advanced through roles as a uniformed trooper, Investigator, and Senior Investigator, bringing depth and versatility to his work. For seventeen years, he served in the Bureau of Criminal Investigations, conducting thousands of interviews and interrogations that directly contributed to successful prosecutions and meaningful case outcomes.
Joe’s investigative leadership extended beyond casework. As one of two Regional Coordinators for the New York State Police Polygraph Unit, he oversaw thirty-two examiners and helped implement a comprehensive quality-control program. He is a Certified Polygraph Examiner (since 2015) and holds the designation of International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training National Certified Instructor (INCI) and Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI).
In addition to operational expertise, Joe’s instructional impact is notable. He served as a lead instructor at the New York State Police Academy, where he trained thousands of officers in evidence-based communication, crisis negotiation, search warrant writing, and advanced investigative techniques. Joe’s contributions to professional training and education earned him the George M. Searle Memorial Award in 2019, an honor given to individuals who demonstrate excellence and lasting impact in law enforcement instruction.
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Today, Joe leads Advanced Strategic Communications (ASC), a professional training and consulting firm that equips law enforcement, government agencies, corporate teams, HR professionals, legal practitioners, educational institutions, and sports organizations with advanced interview and communication skills.
At ASC, Joe is the architect of Teach to Talk® and the Adaptive Strategies Compass™, proprietary frameworks that emphasize strategic, evidence-based conversational approaches over rigid scripts and checklists. These methodologies shift the focus from compliance training toward higher-quality decision-making, enabling professionals to conduct interviews that build rapport, uncover reliable information, and withstand legal and ethical scrutiny.
Through ASC, Joe delivers interactive workshops, custom curriculum development, keynote speaking, consulting engagements, and internal investigation services. His courses are known for being practical, research-informed, and grounded in real-world experience, helping organizations improve high-stakes communication across hiring, internal investigations, crisis response, and legal intake procedures.
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Joe is a prolific thought leader in his field, regularly publishing articles, contributing to industry publications, and presenting at conferences. He actively shares insights on strategic interviewing, evidence-based practices, and communication innovation to elevate standards for professionals across disciplines.