Forensic Psychology Flashcards
1
Q
What is offender profiling ?
A
The likely characteristics of an offender based on the analysis of crime scenes, patterns and evidence
2
Q
What is the purpose of offender profiling ?
A
To allow the police/FBI to be able to narrow down the suspects of a crime and to help guide investigative strategies to help catch the criminal
3
Q
Is offender profiling a top-up or top-down approach ?
A
Top-Down
