“I am truly excited about the opportunity to work with such a dedicated and innovative community,” Flølo says, as she starts her role as co-director of iIIRG. The research group works with a worldwide network of experts from over 30 countries, striving to improve investigative interviewing through research-informed practice and work. Their focus on international collaboration and exchange brings together academics, practitioners and students who enthusiastically work to progress the field.
Dedicated to the field of investigative interviewing
Flølo, who works as a Senior Rule of Law Adviser at the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights (NCHR), has extensive experience in the field of investigative interviewing. At the NCHR, she leads initiatives in Thailand, and collaborates with Ukrainian partners on the project “Investigative Interviewing in Ukraine: Upholding Human Rights in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Governance”, supported by Norad.
Additionally, she works closely with UN Police (UNPOL), the UN Department of Peace Operations (DPO), and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to promote evidence-based and human rights-compliant investigative practices. She has also contributed significantly to major projects like the UN Manual of Investigative Interviewing for Criminal Investigation and the UNODC eLearning on Investigative Interviewing.
Flølo is also part of the Steering Committee for the Principles on Effective Interviewing for Investigations and Information Gathering (The Mendez Principles), and the EU-funded COST action ImpleMéndez. Beyond her academic pursuits, she has contributed as an expert member of the Norwegian Mission to the United Nations in Vienna during the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), and the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention against Transnational Organised Crime (UNTOC COP).
Collaboration and growth
“I believe my primary strength as co-director will be fostering collaboration,” Flølo says. “Bringing academics and practitioners together, building on and advocating for the incredible work already being done by the network, and driving our collective mission forward.”
Her vision for the future of the group includes expanding membership, developing strategic global partnerships, and enhancing engagement across sectors.
Aligning with the NCHR's work
"The vision of iIIRG and that of the “police cooperation team” at the NCHR align very well, and I am extremely grateful for my colleagues’ support and encouragement stepping into this new role."
The team consisting of Knut D. Asplund, Gisle Kvanvig, and experts from the Norwegian Police Dr. Ivar Fahsing and Dr. Asbjørn Rachlew, has worked to advance investigative interviewing for fair and efficient administration of justice globally for more than a decade.
"I'm also incredibly thankful to the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights for allowing me to take on this commitment, and I look forward to further collaboration with our wonderful partners both at the NCHR and iIIRG in years to come."