Search for dissertations about: "Human Intelligence Gathering"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Human Intelligence Gathering.

  2. 1. Eliciting intelligence from human sources: Evaluating the Scharff-technique

    Author : Simon Oleszkiewicz; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; The Scharff-technique; The Direct Approach; Human Intelligence Gathering; Information Elicitation;

    Abstract : This thesis is on how to elicit intelligence from human sources. More specifically, the aim is to examine the efficacy of the tactics employed by an iconic figure in the field: Hanns Scharff. READ MORE

  4. 2. Eliciting human intelligence: A conceptualization and empirical testing of the Scharff technique

    Author : Simon Oleszkiewicz; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; the Scharff technique; human intelligence gathering; information elicitation;

    Abstract : This thesis is on how to elicit intelligence from human sources with the principal aim being to examine the efficacy of the tactics employed by the renowned WWII interrogator Hanns Scharff. A novel experimental set-up (as well as new dependent measures) was introduced to evaluate the efficacy of different human intelligence gathering techniques. READ MORE

  5. 3. Eliciting information in intelligence interviews through priming: An examination of underlying mechanisms

    Author : David Amon Neequaye; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; disclosure; priming; helpfulness; investigative interviewing; human intelligence gathering;

    Abstract : An emerging body of research in human intelligence interviewing suggests that subtle influence tactics, such as priming, could be used to increase informants’ disclosure of sensitive information. However, the mechanisms that elicit such subtle influences on disclosure are not fully understood. READ MORE

  6. 4. Interviewing to assess and manage threats of violence

    Author : Renate Geurts; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; threat assessment; threat management; human intelligence gathering; investigative interviewing; true and false intentions;

    Abstract : Persons who pose threats of violence can be rich sources of information for professionals charged with ensuring safety and security. The interviewing of threateners is thus considered important among such professionals, but research on the topic is scarce. READ MORE