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Using Offender Interviews to Inform Police Problem Solvers
Using Offender Interviews to Inform Police Problem Solvers
Abstract: This guide provides a summary of important findings from offender interviews and concrete recommendations on how to set about conducting offender interviews for problem-oriented policing projects. It highlights findings from interviews with drug dealers and users, residential burglars, armed robbers, gang members, and gun offenders. A step-by-step description of interviewing offenders is provided, including the goals of the interview, who should conduct the interview, how to find appropriate subjects, informed consent, conducting the interview, sorting out the truth, and presenting the findings of the interview.
Published: 04/12/2005 Email To A Friend Email To A Friend
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   Problem-Oriented Guides for Police, version 2.0 CD-ROM
 
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