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Ólafur Örn Bragason

Ólafur Örn Bragason

Director of the Centre of Police Training and Professional Development

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Police Training and Professional Development, assistant professor at UNAK and PhD student at University of Iceland

  • Education

    • Háskóli Íslands

      2022 - 2026
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD EDUCATION

      In my PhD research I'll try to provide answers to the following research questions. 1. Why was it decided to move police studies to university level in Iceland and the other Nordic countries; 2. How has this development realised both in Iceland and elsewhere; 3. What impact does this shift have on police officers' lifelong learning system? 4. How have these reforms affected police officers who were previously on duty? These queries will be addressed by data analysis, stakeholder interviews… Show more In my PhD research I'll try to provide answers to the following research questions. 1. Why was it decided to move police studies to university level in Iceland and the other Nordic countries; 2. How has this development realised both in Iceland and elsewhere; 3. What impact does this shift have on police officers' lifelong learning system? 4. How have these reforms affected police officers who were previously on duty? These queries will be addressed by data analysis, stakeholder interviews, surveys of police personnel, police students, and the general public. Show less

    • Háskóli Íslands

      2020 - 2022
      Postgraduate Diploma Teaching Studies for Higher Education

    • University of Surrey

      2002 - 2003
      Master's degree Forensic Psychology

    • Háskóli Íslands / University of Iceland

      2003 - 2004
      Supplementary studies Clinical Psychology 60 ECTS credits

      Full-time one year study (60 ECTS credits) in clinical psychology.

    • Háskóli Íslands / University of Iceland

      1998 - 2002
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Psychology

  • Experience

    • Office of the National Police Commissioner

      Oct 2004 - now
      Director of the Centre of Police Training and Professional Development

      The main role of the Centre is: 1) to carry out practical training and oversee placements of police students, 2) to oversee continuing education of police officers within the police, 3) organize and supply specialized courses, 4) to advise the authorities on matters concerning police education, and 5) handle international relations at the level of police education.

    • Salarheill Psychological Services

      Apr 2006 - Jan 2018
      Forensic Psychologist

      Part-time Private Practice offering Clinical and Forensic Psychological Services mainly in the field of assessment and treatment of adult and adolescent sexual offending.

    • Redcross Iceland

      Sept 2006 - Aug 2013
      Volunteer in the crisis team

      Stress debriefings and mobile crisis team

    • MINISTRY OF WELFARE

      May 2007 - Mar 2013
      Member of the Psychologist Specialisation Committee

      Assess application's for specialization in psychology for licenced psychologists.

    • The Icelandic Psychological Society

      May 2007 - Feb 2017

      Assess application's for licence to work as a psychologist in Iceland.

      • Head of the Professional council

        Feb 2013 - Feb 2017

      • Chairman of the academic qualification assessment committee

        May 2007 - Feb 2013

    • University of Iceland

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2019

      Teaching Forensic Psychology and co-supervised several BSc Thesis. Teaching Police Psychology as well as trauma, mental-preperation (CBT prevention course) and peer support.

      • Part-time lecturer in Forensic Psychology

        Jan 2004 - Jan 2019

      • Part-time lecturer in Psychology

        Jan 2008 - Aug 2016

    • Prison and Probation Administration

      Sept 2010 - Aug 2011
      Psychologist

      Forensic and clinical assessment and treatment

    • University of Akureyri

      Sept 2016 - now
      Part-time Lecturer

  • Licenses & Certifications