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Positive Change Requires Commitment, How to Overcome Challenges Along the Way By Tom McGreal, CFI
Positive Change Requires Commitment
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In most cases, the mere desire to affect a positive lifestyle change is not enough...
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but how are you with paper? the importance of documentation, by tom mcgreal cfi and bryan barlow cfi
The Importance of Documentation
The ability to effectively document investigative actions is a skill that must not be overlooked....
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Why Can't I Find My keys? how memories are retrieved, an article about recall by tom mcgreal, cfi
Why Can’t I Find My Car Keys?
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The human mind can store billions of pieces of information. Searching through this massive amount...
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don't tell me how to feel, an introduction to emotional intelligence, by tom mcgreal, cfi
Don’t Tell Me How to Feel!
When an individual begins to relate an emotional experience, it is important that the listener...
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Evaluating Responses to Investigative Questions
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When responding to a direct question, an immediate answer is usually the most effective way...
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Purposeful Questioning
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Human beings have limited mental resources, and only one information source (the question) can be...
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Successful Interviews
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Successful interviews are often conducted by officers who are sincere, respectful, and go out of...
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So Many Cases, So Little Time
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Investigators often carry heavy caseloads and have minimal time to conduct extensive interviews. Pressures to...
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Female Interviewers v. Male Interviewers: Is There an Advantage?
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In the past, men and women have been viewed in traditional roles. Currently, these roles...
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Law Enforcement is a Profession, Change is Constant, and People Fear Change
In January of 1977 this author reported to the Chicago Police Academy as a recruit...
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