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A forensic scientist with a background in history and psychology, Turvey introduces the deductive profiling method he developed from existing profiling methods, psychological theory, and the forensic sciences. It differs from other methods by relying not on averaged statistical profiles, but on forensic evidence. It approaches each criminal incident as its own universe of behaviors and relationships. The treatment should be accessible to professionals and students lacking previous experience with profiling, including clinicians involved in offender assessment and lawyers. -- Copyright © 1999 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR All rights reserved Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR


Review
Reviews of the first edition
"Criminal Profiling is a serious and long overdue effort at structuring a body of knowledge into a cohesive subject. Brent Turvey has provided the reader with a roadmap to comprehending the principles underlying criminal profiling. The knowledge gleaned from this book can only strengthen the foundational skills of the prospective and active criminal investigator." --Richard Saferstein, PhD
"Brent Turvey's opus is a major and much needed step towards professionalism" -- Sue Jenner, The Expert
"This text documents the principles of proper criminal profiling and undertakes to establish definite criteria for professionalization...should be reviewed by anyone intent on becoming a professional criminal profiler." -- American Journal of Psychiatry

ANNOTATION

Audience: Students and professionals in the law enforcement, mental health, profiling, criminology, and legal communities.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

This comprehensive and fascinating book is a perfect companion for students and professionals alike from investigators, forensic scientists, law enforcement, and criminological experts, to mental health professionals and the legal community. Criminal Profiling is written in plain, accessible language for: Clinicians involved in offender assessment Lawyers and judges preparing for trial Detectives involved in unsolved cold or serial cases Instructors in the classroom

About the Author:Brent Turvey, M.S. is a private forensic scientist and criminal profiler. As a full partner with Knowledge Solutions LLC, he teaches courses on the subject of criminal profiling, serial rape, and serial homicide. Brent has been studying violent and predatory criminal behavior since 1990. He holds a B.S. in History and a B.S. in Psychology. Brent also holds an M.S. in Forensic Science from the University of New Haven in West Haven, Connecticut where he concentrated in the area of advanced investigation. He can often be found lecturing to students at universities around the United States and Australia, and he has been invited to speak before various professional and law enforcement organizations. Brent also maintains a full caseload as a forensic scientist and criminal profiler, working with both law enforcement and attorney clients throughout the world.

SYNOPSIS

Criminal Profiling is a unique work centered on the deductive profiling method developed by the author and motivated by the limited knowledge available regarding the criminal profiling process. Deductive profiling is different from other forms of profiling in that it focuses on criminal profiling as an investigative process, solving real crime through an honest understanding of the nature and behavior of criminals. It approaches each criminal incident as its own universe of behaviors and relationships. Throughout the text, the author illustrates and emphasizes the most crucial tenet that any good criminal profiler should adhere to: the enthusiastic desire to investigate and examine the facts.