Structured Hypothesis Development in Criminal Investigation

A method aimed at providing a broad and objective starting point for a criminal investigation

Bibliographic Data

ID21372485
AuthorsNina Sunde (0000-0001-8027-7904, The Norwegian Police University College, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway, corresponding author)
Year2022
Volume95
Issue2
Pages276-295
Publication date2022-06-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueThe Police Journal Theory Practice and Principles (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0032-258X • E-ISSN: 1740-5599
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/0032258x20982328
OpenAlexW3114746860
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited10

The Structured Hypothesis Development in Criminal Investigation (SHDCI) method aims to assist detectives in developing an adequate set of hypotheses, which prepares the ground for a broad and objective investigation. The method aims to protect the innocent, while also enabling the detectives to discover the full scope of the incident under investigation. SHDCI builds on theory and principles from cognitive psychology, scientific methodology, logical reasoning, law and criminal investigation best practice. The method is developed in a Norwegian context, but builds on universally accepted legal principles, and SHDCI may therefore be relevant for implementation in other jurisdictions

Context (archaeology) · Criminal behaviour · Criminal investigation · Criminal law · Criminal procedure · Criminology · Engineering ethics · Management science · Norwegian · Point (geometry) · Scope (computer science) · Set (abstract data type) · Computer Science · Deception detection and forensic psychology · Digital and Cyber Forensics · Engineering · Jury Decision Making Processes · Mathematics · Psychology

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