Before taking this class I knew the bare minimum about criminal profiling, only what I learned from shows like CSI and Criminal Minds, that criminal profiling is the process of interpreting evidence. Since I started this class that perception expanded my knowledge on this subject. I also learned more information on MO’s, Signatures, Precautionary acts, Staging, Crime scene reconstruction, and how these things are put together with forensic and physical evidence. I also learned the fundamental pros and cons of the field of criminal profiling. Pros: provides useful investigative information. gives investigators some information to work with no matter how little it may be. creates a heightened level of victim protection. helpful resource for
