Police Psychology

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.

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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. 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.

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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.

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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

5. 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

6. Improving police procedures for dealing with mental illness
7. Communication as a weapon for resolving hostage and barricaded situations
8. Contributions of psychological science to enhancing law enforcement agencies' response to intimate partner violence

9. 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

10. Developing a psychological research base for criminal investigations: Academics and practitioners working together
11. Threat assessment in law enforcement: Advances in the appraisal and management of violence risk by police
12. Investigative interviewing: Exploring the contamination timeline of witness memory
13. Is confession really necessary? The use of effective interviewing techniques to maximize disclosure from suspects
14. Offender profiling: A review of the research and state of the field