Patrick Risan

Associate Professor

Experience and background

I graduated as a clinical psychologist from the University of Bergen in 2005. I have worked at the Norwegian Police University College since 2008 combined with a clinical position at Lovisenberg Hospital. I mainly teach topics such as stress, stress management, and mental health. My areas of research are investigative interviewing of traumatized interviewees, suspect interviews, and personality profiles in the police.

Competence areas

  • Trauma
  • Investigative interviewing
  • Vulnerable witnesses
  • Qualitative methodology

Researching

  • Investigative interviewing of vulnerable witnesses
  • Suspect interviews
  • Police personality

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