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2018 Psychology Consortium

For Immediate Release

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) Glynco, Georgia, will be hosting its 2018 Psychology Consortium on August 7-8, 2018. This year’s Consortium will address evolving trends in policing and relevant research related to:

Culture, cultural diversity, and bias

Critical thinking, strategic thinking, and decision making during human interactions

Developing research-based curriculum

Procedural justice and public trust

Communication and interpersonal dynamics during law enforcement interviews

Predictive policing, big data, and technology

The Psychology Consortium is a bi-annual showcase of social science research and scholarly knowledge presented by members of the academic and law enforcement communities. The FLETC continuously strives to incorporate innovative, researched-based information into their curriculum.

The collaboration between the Behavioral Science Division (BSD) Staff, Researchers, and other Subject Matter Experts continues to contribute greatly to the training of those Who Protect Our Homeland. Specifically, the sharing of research and evidence-based data to interviewing, communication, and other behavioral aspects of police training have greatly assisted in the development and implementation of the FLETC/BSD curriculum. The Psychology Consortium serves a critical role in facilitating this process by providing a venue for these various experts to come together to share research and expertise.   Stakeholders attending this Psychology Consortium include state, local and federal law enforcement; government agencies; academia; and non-governmental groups as well.

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Contact: 912-267-2447