Former Police Chief on Interviewing Bryan Kohberger for Internship

Interviewing Bryan Kohberger

• 💡 Gary Jenkins, a former police chief, interviewed Bryan Kohberger for an internship with his department.
• 📌 The interviews were conducted over Zoom, as Kohberger was still in Pennsylvania while pursuing his PhD in criminology.

Key Qualities for Researchers

• 🎯 Jenkins sought candidates who could develop trust and rapport with police staff, crucial for researchers embedded in law enforcement.
• 🔑 He noted that establishing trust is difficult for outsiders, especially from academia.

Kohberger's Demeanor

• 🗣️ Jenkins found Kohberger "not particularly personable" and that he did not speak in a fluid or conversational manner.
• 🚫 Based on his demeanor and communication style, Jenkins felt Kohberger would not be able to establish the necessary trust and rapport to be an effective researcher.
• ⚠️ While not an immediate decision, Jenkins realized during the interview that Kohberger was not a good fit due to his demeanor and way of conversing.