Criminal Justice Resources
Bias-Based Policing and How It Affects Police Officers
Scot DuFour
In order to conduct a more fair and thorough criminal investigation, officers need to understand and recognize normal cognitive biases.
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Livor Mortis Provides Crucial Evidence for Investigators
Jennifer Bucholtz
The body is the key piece of evidence in death investigations, as it holds many forensic clues about the method and cause of death. One such element is postmortem lividity, also known as livor mortis.
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Critical Thinking and Writing Skills: Essential for Officers
Scot DuFour
Being proficient in the skills needed to master the job of a police officer takes a unique individual, along with special skills that are too often overlooked.
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Trauma-Informed Victim Interviewing: Strategies for Sexual Assault
Dr. Nicole Cain
Detectives who are responsible for investigating sexual assault crimes play a pivotal role in reducing victims’ fears and uncertainties about the criminal justice process.
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Soft Skills for Criminal Justice Professionals: Their Importance
Dr. Michael Pittaro
In this article, we discuss the importance of "soft skills" in the criminal justice profession.
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