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Positive Change Requires Commitment, How to Overcome Challenges Along the Way By Tom McGreal, CFI
Positive Change Requires Commitment
by Tom McGreal, CFI|February 23, 2023|Professional Development
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
by Tom McGreal, CFI|April 14, 2021|Police Interviewing, Professional Development
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?
by Tom McGreal, CFI|September 16, 2020|Interview Methods, Interview Strategies
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!
by Tom McGreal, CFI|July 27, 2020|Behavior Interpretation, Interview Strategies
When an individual begins to relate an emotional experience, it is important that the listener...
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Evaluating Responses to Investigative Questions
by Tom McGreal, CFI|June 3, 2020|Welcome!
When responding to a direct question, an immediate answer is usually the most effective way...
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Purposeful Questioning
by Tom McGreal, CFI|April 14, 2020|Interview Strategies, Police Interviewing
Human beings have limited mental resources, and only one information source (the question) can be...
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Successful Interviews
by Tom McGreal, CFI|December 9, 2019|Interview Strategies, Police Interviewing
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
by Tom McGreal, CFI|October 13, 2017|Police Interviewing
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?
by Tom McGreal, CFI|September 14, 2017|Interview Methods, Police Interviewing
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
by Tom McGreal, CFI|April 26, 2017|Police Interviewing, Professional Development
In January of 1977 this author reported to the Chicago Police Academy as a recruit...
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