CRIMINAL PROFILING: TO THE COMPOSITION OF A SERIAL KILLer PORTRAIT

Objective: The problem of identifying criminal behavior in modern society, along with the development of forensic profiling and improving methods for investigating a crime, has strengthened the need to analyze existing armaments and develop new methods to combat crime. The purpose of this study is to study the tools of forensic profiling in the field of compiling a psychological portrait of a criminal. Methodology: Analysis of the use of criminal profiling methods in the field of criminal investigation, namely during the inspection of the scene and interrogation. When analyzing the data, a combination of quantitative and qualitative approaches was used, as well as methods of induction and deduction. The study was conducted in the form of an analysis of crime investigation practices. The connection problems of the person conducting the inquiry with other defendants in the criminal case during the investigation are identified. Results: The results should make an important contribution to the development of forensics. In addition, the results of the study focus on the need to master profiling skills by persons involved in criminal investigations. And, finally, the obtained results provide an opportunity to move forward in solving crimes, reducing the number of potential problems and negative events in the field of criminal procedure.

criminological profiling, profiling specialist, criminal psychological portrait, disclosure investigation restraint and preventing of crime, law enforcement authorities