Developing a psychological research base for criminal investigations : academics and practitioners working together

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Ryan, Nathan and Kebbell, Mark. (2021). Developing a psychological research base for criminal investigations : academics and practitioners working together. In Police Psychology - New Trends in Forensic Psychological Science pp. 297-312 Academic Press (Elsevier). https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-816544-7.00014-0
AuthorsRyan, Nathan and Kebbell, Mark
Abstract

In this chapter, an outline is provided of how a psychological research evidence base can be developed, and put into practice, to enhance criminal investigations. A case example is provided whereby police approached the psychologists to develop a way of identifying the location of murder victims' bodies. The methodology relies on a staged approach: First, identifying if the problem is sufficient to warrant attention; Second, to refine the problem so that the most important practical aspects are identified; Third, to develop a protocol, based on evidence, that is likely to respond to the need; Fourth, test if the protocol works; Fifth, refine, and finally put into practice making any necessary changes.

Keywordspsychology; criminal investigations
Page range297-312
Year01 Jan 2021
Book titlePolice Psychology - New Trends in Forensic Psychological Science
PublisherAcademic Press (Elsevier)
Place of publicationUnited Kingdom
ISBN978-0-12-816544-7
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-816544-7.00014-0
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