Instructors
Donald Bender served as the keynote speaker on Forensic Statement Analysis at the IIR London conference focused on Fraud and Interrogation. He is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in both clinical and forensic statement analysis. Bender studied under the world-renowned Avinoam Sapir, head of the Laboratory for Scientific Interrogation, who developed the Scientific Content Analysis (S.C.A.N.) methodology. He completed LSI’s Level 2 course, which is the highest level of training in S.C.A.N.
In addition to his proficiency in the S.C.A.N. approach, Bender incorporates a diverse array of resources into content analysis including psycholinguistics, semiotics, discourse and conversation analysis, narratology, structural exegesis, Neurolinguistic Programming, cognitive interviewing, forensic hypnosis, Criteria Based Content Analysis, and the principles of linguistic philosophy.
He has undergone postgraduate training in psychotherapy at Mount Zion Hospital and Medical Center, along with certificate programs in psychophysiology and neurofeedback. Bender is a lifetime clinical member of CAMFT and belongs to the American Society of Trial Consultants.
Utilizing statement analysis, he aids attorneys in evaluating deposition testimony, crafting voir dire questions, and assessing the credibility of witnesses. In his clinical practice, he has pioneered the application of statement analysis techniques alongside projective testing, narrative therapy, evaluation of suicide notes and threatening letters, and dream interpretation. Bender regularly consults on cases involving child abuse, false memory, and potential malingering, and collaborates with a California state agency that provides crucial therapy for victims and witnesses of violent crimes.
Beyond content analysis, he is recognized as a leading expert in computer voice stress analysis within both clinical and forensic contexts. Notably, he served as the Fox TV News on-air expert regarding the application of computer voice stress analysis in the high-profile Jon Benet Ramsey case.
Bender has taught at Chabot College, conducted workshops on effective interview techniques, and has consulted on confidential projects for Fortune 500 companies, including Price Waterhouse and IBM. His publications address topics on addiction and nonverbal communication. (Donald Bender instructs our Advanced and Expert Courses.)
Ret. Det. Ken Driscoll
Ret. Det. Ken Driscoll began his career with the Baltimore Police Department in 1987. For over thirteen years, he has been both utilizing and teaching the S.C.A.N. technique. Mr. Sapir has referred to Ken as a “guru” on the S.C.A.N. method due to his deep commitment to studying the statements he analyzes. As a result of his dedication, he has successfully solved numerous cases and has been honored with several awards, including a unit citation and six 'Officer of the Year Awards.' (Ret. Det. Driscoll also instructs our Introductory Course.)
Det. Danny Grubb
Detective Danny Grubb has proudly served as a member of the Baltimore Police Department since 1993. Over the past five years, he has effectively utilized the S.C.A.N. technique, gaining extensive knowledge and expertise in this method. His dedication has not only led to the resolution of numerous cases but has also earned him several accolades, including a unit citation and the prestigious Officer of the Year Award in 2002. Additionally, Detective Grubb shares his expertise by instructing our Introductory Course.