Ola Kronkvist

Ola Kronkvist is a Senior Lecturer in Police Science at Linnaeus University's Department of Criminology and Police Work, within the Faculty of Social Sciences. He previously served as Head of the Department (2017–2022). His research focuses on police interrogation methodologies, human rights in investigative processes, and applications of forensic psychology in criminal justice contexts. He has authored multiple books on police interrogations and contributed to interdisciplinary studies on violence and gender (GAVIS).

• Education: PhD in Social Work (2013), thesis titled *'Om sanningen skall fram: polisförhör med misstänkta för grova brott'*. Further studies in psychology and pedagogy.
• Research Groups: Center for Police Research and Development (CPU), Violence and Gender (GAVIS).

Key research interests include improving police competence in emergency care, interprofessional collaboration in healthcare, and evaluating international police training programs (e.g., Colombia's peacebuilding initiatives). He has published in journals like *Nordic Journal of Studies in Policing* and *Law and Human Behavior*.

Current projects address mental health emergency response protocols and the role of alarm systems in tactical decision-making. His work emphasizes ethical interrogation practices aligned with human rights standards.