Criminal Profiling

Question 1

Organized criminals:

Answer 1

• average to above average intelligence
• prefers skilled work
• childhood discipline inconsistent
• mood was controlled during the crime
• follows crime in the news media
• may change jobs or leave after the crime

Question 2

Disorganized criminals:

Answer 2

• lives or works near crime scene

- significant behaviour changes following the crime

Question 3

What is criminal profiling for?

Answer 3

Profiling helps the police determine who might commit a crime