If you do, what subcategories of forensic psychology should be mandatory for detectives? Or do you think that detectives should work with a forensic psychologist instead?
At some extent it would be helpful. Detectives should know the basics of forensic psychology. Like Daniel Sumner said the are totally different in nature and should be studied separately.
I think it is important for law enforcement to be trauma-informed, especially when it comes to domestic and sexual violence. Understanding reactive abuse and covert abuse could potentially be really helpful there.
Some basic knowledge would help. A detective who takes the time to develop skills whether through professional services or autodidactic studies will probably become more proficient and aware of psychological issues.
But due to the amount of knowledge needed, it is better to have separate roles with a separate educational process. During the renaissance there were certain individuals called polymaths who were proficient in several fields such as mathematics, art etc think Leonardo Da Vinci, but as we learned more and more a high degree of specialisation has to take place and people needed to start choosing their specialties.
This is why polymaths aren't as frequently encountered. So too, the skills needed to become a detective take years just as it takes years to become an asute forensic psychologist. Therefore a detective should, perhaps, develop a familiarity with key concepts in psychology as it relates to law but know when to call in those with a more refined set of psychological skills when it's needed.
At some extent it would be helpful. Detectives should know the basics of forensic psychology. Like Daniel Sumner said the are totally different in nature and should be studied separately.
I think it is important for law enforcement to be trauma-informed, especially when it comes to domestic and sexual violence. Understanding reactive abuse and covert abuse could potentially be really helpful there.
Some basic knowledge would help. A detective who takes the time to develop skills whether through professional services or autodidactic studies will probably become more proficient and aware of psychological issues.
But due to the amount of knowledge needed, it is better to have separate roles with a separate educational process. During the renaissance there were certain individuals called polymaths who were proficient in several fields such as mathematics, art etc think Leonardo Da Vinci, but as we learned more and more a high degree of specialisation has to take place and people needed to start choosing their specialties.
This is why polymaths aren't as frequently encountered. So too, the skills needed to become a detective take years just as it takes years to become an asute forensic psychologist. Therefore a detective should, perhaps, develop a familiarity with key concepts in psychology as it relates to law but know when to call in those with a more refined set of psychological skills when it's needed.
No, I don't think it's necessary for detectives.