A full day workshop on “Interpreting in Policing contexts” in collaboration with @signshwu.bsky.social @policescotland.bsky.social @ Deaf Action. Date 7th June at Deaf Action, Albany Rd Edinburgh.

We also explore the use of pointing by interpreters, which can indicate speakers and signal shifts in communication style. While helpful, these cues may disrupt rapport between the suspect and officers.

In our observations, we noted instances where interpreters added information to clarify police questions, supporting rapport building. However, these actions can sometimes veer into coercion, underscoring the expertise required to maintain trust. ⚖️

This case study highlights a BSL/English interpreter's role in a police-suspect interview within the UK’s cognitive interview framework, emphasising rapport building and non-coercive measures. Interpreters are essential in facilitating communication, often unpacking meaning to aid understanding.

@jeminanapier.bsky.social @signshwu.bsky.social @heriotwattuni.bsky.social #Justisgnsproject We're thrilled to present our latest study focusing on the training needs of police officers and interpreters during suspect interviews. trans-int.org/index.php/tr...

One key recommendation is to enhance the understanding of rapport building and interview tactics used in non-interpreted settings. Learning from how signers build rapport and formulate questions could greatly benefit interpreter training.

We also explore the use of pointing by interpreters, which can indicate speakers and signal shifts in communication style. While helpful, these cues may disrupt rapport between the suspect and officers.

This case study highlights a BSL/English interpreter's role in a police-suspect interview within the UK’s cognitive interview framework, emphasizing rapport building and non-coercive measures.

Interpreters are essential in facilitating communication, often unpacking meaning to aid understanding.

🎉 The HWU & GooseQuiz BSL quiz nights are back at The Caley Sample Room! 🏆 Join us on the 1st Monday of every month. An excellent way to support our students’ interpreting skills, translating complex questions & enjoy some friendly competition. Great to see this fantastic night return! 🙌

Watching an incredible research leader in action—mastering partnerships, uniting diverse actors, and delivering clear, inspiring messages with actionable goals. This is leadership that drives change. 🙌

Liz recounts the leading research in Scotland that has been pivotal in reshaping stop and search policy and practice. Liz acknowledges the problems with how stop & search data is collected by the police, which is essential to exposing biases.

Liz mentions the INTERACT research we have done on deaf people’s experiences when using technology to interact with the police. These interactions are not only technically-mediated but often interpreter-mediated - a patchwork system that increases burden with how policing services are reached

As director of Scottish Institute for Policing Research (SIPR) Liz has sought to ensure there is a sustainable research/academic infrastructure to implement social change.

Key messages from the field of criminology.

Pleased to be at @lizaston.bsky.social (Prof of Criminology & Director of @the-sipr.bsky.social) talk as part of Napier University’s Professorial Lecture Series. An inspiring colleague who has led on high impact research & teaching - which we will learn more about tonight.