Author： Fahsing Ivar Andre Gottschalk Petter
Publisher： Inderscience Publishers
ISSN： 1471-8197
Source： International Journal of Innovation and Learning, Vol.5, Iss.6, 2008-06, pp. : 651-663
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Abstract
In criminal investigations, detectives apply different thinking styles, such as method style, challenge style, skill style and risk style. In a survey in Norway, detectives were asked to list the five most important characteristics of effective investigators. This was done in a free format, requiring content analysis to categorise responses. Responses were categorised according to thinking styles. While creativity was the most frequently mentioned characteristic, content analysis shows that the skill style of detectives is the most effective thinking style. To be effective, detectives need to practice good empathic communication, open-minded curiosity, logical reasoning, creative thinking and dogged determination.
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