You are a forensic psychologist. It is your job to assist law enforcement with a case that is high profile in your area. The problem is that law enforcement does not recognize the need for your assistance
Market yourself by stating what you can offer in the way of your skills with the criminal investigation.
Criminal Profiling: Predicting criminal and lifestyle patterns of offenders to help identify and apprehend first-time and repeat criminals. Competency Assessment: Performing tests to determine whether witnesses, suspects, or victims are mentally competent to provide testimony or confessions.
Eyewitness Identification & Recall: Using memory refreshing techniques, including hypnosis, to help victims and witnesses retrieve lost memories of criminal events.
Interviewing Techniques: Providing consultation regarding the most effective ways to obtain accurate voluntary statements from witnesses, suspects, and other informants.
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a. Paraphrasing b. Reflective listening c. Summarizing d. Feedback e. All of the above
What is it that local Muslims have demanded in the Tower Hamlets of London?
a. Total autonomy b. An Islamic Council c. Sharia Law d. No-go area for London Police
What is the judge’s most important factor in deciding upon a sanction for a convicted offender?
a. Injury to the victim b. Fulfill the demand of retribution c. Seriousness of the crime d. The need to protect society
Which of the following types of officer’s deal with the largest criminal justice population?
a. Parole officers b. Probation officers c. Police officers d. Military officers