Forensic Psychology and Criminal Profiling

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This paper investigates the forensic science of criminal profiling. It gives a brief introduction of its history and first use, then explores how effective it has been in solving crimes. Arguments against its use are presented, and a conclusion on how to enhance its usefulness is also included.

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"When it comes to solving crimes, law enforcement agencies use numerous tools, resources, and people to aid them in their search for answers. One rather new resource comes from the field of forensic science, and more precisely from the field of forensic psychology. Law enforcement agencies use forensic psychologists to construct certain characteristics about a criminal who commits a certain crime; the characteristics are then formed into a criminal profile (offender profile in the United Kingdom). The law enforcement agencies then use these profiles to help identify, apprehend, and prosecute the criminals. This paper will examine criminal profiling to see whether or not it is an accurate and truly useful resource in the ever-evolving fight against crime."

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