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Criminal psychological profiling: validities and abilities.

Richard N Kocsis1

  • 1richard_kocsis@hotmail.com

International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology
|April 25, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Criminal psychological profiling shows some accuracy, with professional profilers outperforming other groups in offender prediction. This study identifies key skills needed for effective criminal profiling.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychology
  • Criminal Profiling Research

Background:

  • Criminal psychological profiling lacks empirical validation and clear skill definitions.
  • Despite its popularity, the scientific basis of profiling remains under-examined.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To empirically examine the accuracy and skill of criminal profiling.
  • To compare the profiling performance of professional profilers against other groups.
  • To identify essential skills for proficient criminal profiling.

Main Methods:

  • Empirical studies were conducted to assess profiling accuracy.
  • Various groups, including professional profilers, performed a standardized profiling task.
  • Performance metrics focused on prediction accuracy and skill demonstration.

Main Results:

  • Professional profilers demonstrated greater accuracy in predicting offender characteristics compared to other groups.
  • The study provided insights into the specific skills contributing to successful profiling.
  • Empirical data offers some support for the validity of professional profiling.

Conclusions:

  • Professional profilers possess a degree of accuracy in offender prediction.
  • The findings suggest that specific cognitive and analytical skills are crucial for effective criminal profiling.
  • Further research is warranted to refine profiling techniques and validate their application.

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