Offender Exposure Analysis & Signature

Question 1

Offender MO Exposure

Answer 1

The degree to which an offender’s MO exposes them to discovery, identification, or apprehension

Question 2

Low MO Exposure

Answer 2

High amount of planning, skill, and precautionary acts

Question 3

High MO Exposure

Answer 3

Low amount of planning, skill, and precautionary acts

Question 4

Offender Situational Exposure

Answer 4

The amount of exposure to discovery, identification, or apprehension experienced by the offender resulting from their personal traits and the environment at the time of the attack; what they’re willing to do

Question 5

Signature (Douglas)

Answer 5

Criminal conduct that goes beyond the actions necessary to perpetrate the crime

Question 6

Signature (Turvey)

Answer 6

Distinctive behaviors that characterize and satisfy emotional and psychological needs - Offender signature is the pattern of MO, signature, and motivations while signature behaviors are the specific acts