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Building rapport with victims key to solving sex crimes

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As a police officer investigating a serious sex crime, he once spent half an hour on the floor talking to a girl about Korean pop stars before she felt comfortable enough to share her story with him.
Deputy Superintendent Ker Boon Tat, 34, told The Sunday Times that having a connection with the victim is key to solving crimes.
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