New iIIRG Co-Director and Co-Chair of the Scientific Committee

I am delighted to introduce myself as the new co-director of iIIRG. My name is Susanne H. Flølo, and I am humbled and honored to take on this role. I greatly appreciate the warm and encouraging welcome from Gary and Chris, and the rest of the iIIRG Executive Committee. I am deeply honored by your trust in me and excited to begin this journey with all of you.

A bit about my background: I am a Senior Rule of Law Adviser at the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights (NCHR), part of the University of Oslo, Faculty of Law. My specialization lies in the Theory and Practice of Human Rights, and I have dedicated my professional career to the field of investigative interviewing.

My work at NCHR includes leading initiatives in Thailand and collaborating with Ukrainian partners on the project ‘Investigative Interviewing in Ukraine: Upholding Human Rights in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Governance.’ In my daily work I also collaborate closely with UN Police (UNPOL) and the UN Department of Pace Operations (DPO) and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to promote evidence-based and human rights-compliant investigative practices. I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to significant projects such as the UN Manual on Investigative Interviewing for Criminal Investigation and the UNODC eLearning on Investigative Interviewing, alongside experts like Dr. Ivar Fahsing and colleagues at NCHR.

I am also privileged to be a member of the Steering Committee for the Principles on Effective Interviewing for Investigations and Information Gathering (the Méndez Principles) and the EU-funded COST action “ImpleMéndez”.

Beyond my academic pursuits, I have contributed as an expert member of the 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).

I believe my primary strength as co-director will be in fostering collaboration—bringing academics and practitioners together, building on the incredible work of our members, and driving our collective mission forward. My vision for iIIRG includes expanding our membership, enhancing engagement across sectors, developing strategic global partnerships, and advocating for the remarkable work being done by our network.

I am truly excited about the opportunity to work with such a dedicated and innovative community. Thank you for welcoming me, and I look forward to contributing to the ongoing success and growth of iIIRG.

Warm regards,
Susanne