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The desired knowledge, skills, experience and attributes of detective sergeants and senior sergeants

Detectives and plain-clothes criminal investigators play a crucial role in most policing agencies – but what are the key characteristics required of an effective detective sergeant? New research by Queensland Police Service Detective Senior Sergeant Christopher Rahmann, and Associate Professor Marcus Harmes and Dr Shayne Baker of the University of Southern Queensland, explores the desirable knowledge, skills, experience and attributes for senior investigators and detectives.

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