Dr Sean O'Callaghan
Dr Sean O’Callaghan earned his Ph.D. in Criminology from the University of Portsmouth, along with his Master’s Degrees in Criminology, Forensic Psychology, and Social Research Methods. His research focuses on the nuances of interviewing practices across various jurisdictions in the United States of America, revealing how these differences impact the accuracy and reliability of information gathered. His work aims to enhance law enforcement protocols and contribute to more effective criminal justice outcomes.
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With experience in both academia and fieldwork, Dr O’Callaghan is dedicated to advancing the understanding of police practices within the United States and seeks to identify effective strategies for law enforcement.
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O’Callaghan, S., Walsh, D., Milne, R., & Bull, R. (2024). Police opinion regarding effective interviewing and its variance in parts of the United States [Manuscript submitted for publication].
O’Callaghan, S. (2021, September 6-12). Police opinion regarding effective interviewing and its variance in parts of the United States [Conference session]. International Investigative Interviewing Research Conference, Virtual.
Walsh, D., O’Callaghan, S., & Milne, R. (2016). Questioning the interrogational practices of U.S. law-enforcement officers: Legal and psychological perspectives. In A. Kapardis & D. Farrington (Eds.), Psychology, Crime, Policing and Courts (pp. 119-135). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315679860
O’Callaghan, S. (2014, September 17-20). Police perceptions of investigative interviewing [Conference session]. Society for Police & Criminal Psychology, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.