Police Psychology

New Trends in Forensic Psychological Science
Erscheinungsjahr 2021
ISBN: 978-0-12-816544-7
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 462 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 231 mm, Gewicht: 964 g

Police Psychology: New Trends in Forensic Psychological Science is a relatively new specialty that can be broadly defined as the application of psychological principles and methods to assist law enforcement. This publication aims to bring together the contributions of some of the most prolific authors in the field to bridge the gap between the knowledge base of researchers, practitioners, and policymakers regarding the interface of psychological sciences and law enforcement.

Zielgruppe

<p>Primary: Psychology, Psychiatry, Criminology, Police Sciences and Social Work students, researchers and professionals; law enforcement personnel; prosecutors, judges and other professionals involved in the judicial and penal system.</p> <p>Secondary:<b> </b>Every student attending courses and researchers in the areas below will be a potential audience: Forensic Psychology, Investigative Psychology, Forensic Sciences, Internal/Homeland Security, Criminal Investigation, Law and Criminal Justice.</p>

Autoren/Hrsg.

Marques, Paulo Barbosa

Paulino, Mauro

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Strafrecht Kriminologie, Strafverfolgung
• Rechtswissenschaften Strafrecht Rechtsmedizin, Forensik
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Kriminalsoziologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Kriminalpsychologie, Forensische Psychologie
• Rechtswissenschaften Öffentliches Recht Verwaltungsrecht Verwaltungspraxis Polizei

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part I - Psychology in police culture and law enforcement agencies 1. The ethical practice of police psychology 2. The role of the psychologist in the screening and selection of Law enforcement applicants 3. Incorporating psychological skills in police academy training 4. Burnout and the psychological impact of policing: Trends and coping strategies 5.Trauma and critical incident exposure in law enforcement 6. From ideation to realization: Exploring the problem of police officer suicide

Part II - Psychology applied to policing issues 7. Psychological jurisprudence and the role of police psychology in community psychology 8.The role of psychological science in public order policing 9. Improving police procedures for dealing with mental illness 10. Communication as a weapon for resolving hostage and barricaded situations 11. Contributions of psychological science to enhancing law enforcement agencies' response to intimate partner violence 12. The contribution of psychological science in police response to sexual assaults

Part III - Psychology in criminal investigation 13. Beyond reasonable doubt: How to think like an expert detective 14. Developing a psychological research base for criminal investigations: Academics and practitioners working together 15. Threat assessment in law enforcement: Advances in the appraisal and management of violence risk by police 16. Investigative interviewing: Exploring the contamination timeline of witness memory 17. Is confession really necessary? The use of effective interviewing techniques to maximize disclosure from suspects 18. Offender profiling: A review of the research and state of the field

Über Autor(innen)

Marques, Paulo Barbosa
Paulo Barbosa Marques is a chartered clinical and forensic psychologist and a law enforcement officer. He began his law enforcement career serving as a frontline police officer in the Polícia de Segurança Pública (PSP) and later as a criminal investigator at the Criminal Investigation Department - Organized Crime Brigade. Paulo is now an inspector at the Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (SEF), the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service. He holds a Master's in Law and Security from the Faculty of Law - NOVA University of Lisbon, a postgraduate diploma in Internal Security, and a Licentiate degree in Psychology. Over the past years, his research has focused on the police officers, prosecutors and judges perceptions of investigative interviewing operational practices and training needs in Portugal. Paulo regularly presents at conferences to both academics and practitioners.

Paulino, Mauro
Dr. Mauro Paulino is Clinical and Forensic Psychologist and Lead Coordinator at MIND Institute of Clinical and Forensic Psychology, Portugal. He obtained his MS in Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences from the University of Lisbon and his PhD in Forensic Psychology from the University of Coimbra, Portugal. Dr. Paulino's research focuses on spousal and family violence and his clinical practice includes psychological consultation, psychotherapy, and neuropsychology. He is a member of the Center for Research in Neuropsychology and Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CINEICC) and the Psychological Assessment and Psychometrics Laboratory (PsyAssessmentLab). Dr. Paulino has authored led other Elsevier titles, including Police Psychology, Forensic Psychology of Spousal Violence, and Psychopathy and Criminal Behavior.