Police Psychology

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.

"Police Psychology examines the latest research in psychology applied to the criminal justice system. Paulo Barbosa Marques and Mauro Paulino collaborated and brought together a diverse group of researchers, academics, and working professionals to cover and update the most recent and important aspects surrounding police psychology. With topics covering PTSD, law enforcement culture, and many of the psychological demands officers deal with throughout their careers, this text does a great job in allowing a deeper dive into this field. The evidence-based approach helped to give application to the reader which allowed for a deeper appreciation of the topics they covered. This text is a great addition to those researching, working, and learning or teaching about police psychology." --Springer Link"The chapters are compelling and tell a story of the great psychological demands placed upon our law enforcement officers. Each chapter goes into descrip- tive detail on how the law enforcement professionals face threatening situations that present significant risk of physical and mental injuries. The approach taken by editors descrip- tively identify these critical incidents that can have a variety of effects on the officers from both verbal and non-verbal reactions to the most severe cases of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This innovative approach of addressing law enforcement mental health for a few agencies is the latest approach in protecting those who protect the community, while for oth- ers, they are just learning of best practices and prevention methods to keep their men and women in blue safe. Despite the side you may be on, these chapters have useful informa- tion supported by evidence-based research that can give the reader an in-depth appreciation of trauma and police suicide. Just like other changes in law enforcement, the full accept- ance will take time and effort by law enforcement execu- tives as they move forward to change this portion of police culture. For those who are interested in learning the finer details of police psychology and how it relates to the well- ness of officers who suffer from traumatic events can begin to find their answers and have a much better understanding of the trauma an officer endures, the measures that are taken to ensure they stay well and the associated factors that could contribute to their own demise outside of the psychological trauma are endured during the course of their career." --Springer

• Part I - Psychology in police culture and law enforcement agencies1. The ethical practice of police psychology2. The role of the psychologist in the screening and selection of Law enforcement applicants3. Incorporating psychological skills in police academy training4. Burnout and the psychological impact of policing: Trends and coping strategies5.Trauma and critical incident exposure in law enforcement6. From ideation to realization: Exploring the problem of police officer suicidePart II - Psychology applied to policing issues7. Psychological jurisprudence and the role of police psychology in community psychology8.The role of psychological science in public order policing9. Improving police procedures for dealing with mental illness10. Communication as a weapon for resolving hostage and barricaded situations11. Contributions of psychological science to enhancing law enforcement agencies' response to intimate partner violence12. The contribution of psychological science in police response to sexual assaultsPart III - Psychology in criminal investigation13. Beyond reasonable doubt: How to think like an expert detective14. Developing a psychological research base for criminal investigations: Academics and practitioners working together15. Threat assessment in law enforcement: Advances in the appraisal and management of violence risk by police16. Investigative interviewing: Exploring the contamination timeline of witness memory17. Is confession really necessary? The use of effective interviewing techniques to maximize disclosure from suspects18. Offender profiling: A review of the research and state of the field