Dr. Suzanne Knabe-Nicol, an investigative psychologist and founder of Police Science Dr., discusses the importance of evidence-based policing and the role of investigative psychology in law enforcement. She emphasizes the need for research findings to be accessible to frontline practitioners and advocates for the inclusion of investigative psychologists within police forces.
Dr. Knabe-Nicol also highlights the lack of awareness and access to research in the field and aims to bridge this gap through her platform, Police Science Dr., which provides easily digestible content and resources for law enforcement professionals.
In this conversation, we discussed the role psychologists play in law enforcement and the benefits of embedding psychologists within police agencies. We also touched on the need for collaboration between academics and practitioners to establish trust and improve outcomes. The discussion highlighted the changing landscape of police recruitment and the importance of emotional intelligence and empathy in policing. We also discussed the challenges of implementing evidence-based principles in law enforcement and the need for better training and education.
Overall, our conversation emphasized the importance of using research to inform and improve policing practices.
TUMAT Takeaways:
• There is a need for research findings to be accessible to frontline practitioners in law enforcement.
• Psychologists can play a crucial role in training, advising, and conducting research within police forces.
• The lack of awareness and access to research in law enforcement is a barrier to implementing evidence-based practices.
• Police Science Dr. aims to bridge the gap between research and practice by providing easily accessible content and resources for law enforcement professionals.
• Collaboration between academics and practitioners is critical to establish trust and impact outcomes
• The changing landscape of police recruitment and the emphasis on emotional intelligence and empathy
• The challenges of implementing evidence-based principles in law enforcement and the need for better training and education
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