Evidence-based police training: the bedrock of effective criminal investigation?

Martin O'Neill; D. Jones

Evidence-based police training: the bedrock of effective criminal investigation?

Martin O'Neill
, D. Jones

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Abstract

This chapter discusses the issue of investigative training in the context of the evidence based policing paradigm within the UK, USA and Canada. These jurisdictions are at different developmental points, although arguably the UK has made significant advances within the last few years.This chapter asks the question to what extent does evidence based police training inculcate crime investigators with the appropriate knowledge skills and understanding to be able to carry out their role effectively?

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The psychology of criminal investigation: from theory to practice
Publisher	Routledge
ISBN (Print)	9781138639416
Publication status	Published - 17 May 2018

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