Complexity Unpacked
By Neil Gonsalves
Complexity UnpackedOct 03, 2021
S4-E6 - Juries & NCRMD
S4-E5- Eye Witness Testimony & Memory Recall
S4-E4 - Polygraphs, Deception, & Malingering
S4-E3- The Psychology of Law Enforcement Investigations
In this episode we examine psychology's role in criminal investigations. Many people are aware that psychology is used in criminal investigations. Psychologists have identified a number of key investigative tasks where psychology is particularly relevant. One of these tasks relate to the collection and evaluation of investigative information, information that is often obtained from suspects. Investigative decision-making, especially decisions that require an in-depth understanding of criminal behavior is particularly relevant to this discussion.
S4-E2-Psychology in Police Selection
This necessarily must include those employed by the justice system and interacting with it. The list could include a range of fields that directly or indirectly relates to the administration of justice, in this episode we will specifically look at front line law enforcement officers, as they are often the earliest point of contact with the justice system.
Law-enforcement is a complex, demanding, stressful, and potentially dangerous occupation.
It requires intelligent, creative, patient, ethical, and hard-working individuals.
The job may not be for everyone and, therefore, it is important for all those involved to ensure that the individuals who are accepted for the job have the highest potential for success. It requires the use of valid selection procedures.
These characteristics may relate to a variety of personal features, including, but not limited to, an applicant’s physical fitness, cognitive abilities, personality, and performance on various job related tasks.
S1-E9 - Women in Policing with Constable Peters of the RCMP
Complexity Unpacked - Profiles in Justice - Women in Policing interview with Constable Sharon Peters of the RCMP. This is my second interview with Constable Peters, in the first interview we discussed her road to policing and this one focuses on her first nine years on the job. We unpack some of her experiences at Depot, her first posting in British Columbia and her current post in Brooks, Alberta. She offers advice to aspiring police officers and shares her journey with us.
For the video version of this interview go to the Complexity Unpacked YouTube channel. For other links to content check out my website at www.ngonsalves.ca and follow me on Instagram @professorgonsalves
Also check out Constable Peters social media connections: @safe_communities https://www.brooks.ca/311/Safe-Communities-Committee
S1-E8: Modern Day Slavery with Constable Peters (RCMP)
S3-E2 - Diversity in Canada
S3-E2 - Continues our exploration of diversity in a Canadian context. I briefly go over the Multiculturalism Act of 1985 and other similar legal provisions. Share some differing diversity ideologies and then unpack some of the issues related to talking about the subject.
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S4-E1 - Introduction to Forensic Psychology
The topic for the fourth series in our podcast is Forensic Psychology. An excellent book for an introduction to the subject is the one by Pozzulo, J., Bennell, C., & Forth, A. (2009). Forensic Psychology. - Forensic Psychology is a field of psychology that deals with all aspects of the human behaviour as it relates to the law or legal systems. It involves a variety of critical elements that relate to legal proceedings and the investigations of crimes, for example; profiling, jury selection and determining sanity, among other things. These are some of the topics that we will cover in this series. This first episode is meant as an introduction to the subject.
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S3-E1 - Introduction to Diversity
S1-E7: Policing Domestic Violence with Detective T. Marshall (Ret.)
S1-E6 - Help with Essay Writing for College
You can watch the video presentation and see the slideshow she refers to on my website at www.ngonsalves.ca
Useful links she mentions in the video include:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_a...