This is the second edition of the landmark book that standardized the language and terminology used throughout the criminal justice system. It classifies the critical characteristics of the perpetrators and victims of major crimes—murder, arson, sexual assault, and nonlethal acts—based on the motivation of the offender. The second edition contains new classifications on computer crimes, religion-extremist murder, and elder female sexual homicide. This edition al… More >>
Crime Classification Manual: A Standard System for Investigating and Classifying Violent Crimes
I cannot believe that John Douglas was head of the FBI’s BSU until I remember that those FBI folks have absolutely no experience or knowledge of homicide or criminal investigation. The sections on crime scene staging appear to have been written by children. Try throwing in a corrupt exchange between organized crime and a district judge that involves a convenient murder in exchange for the judge’s “insider” tips. The FBI has jurisdiction over judicial corruption. However, to create a mole the crime scene staging must be successful. Bet they would blow it! Probably, a rank amature could solve the case though.
Rating: 1 / 5
PLEASE I WILL KNOW ABOUT AN ITALIAN EDITION OR TRANSLATION OF THIS MANUALE. THANK YOU!
Rating: 5 / 5
Let’s face it! Thanks to John Douglas, you’re an official “amateur” profiler! Now just add the “Master’s Teachings”!
Rating: 3 / 5
Co-authored by experts in the field, this is *the* definitive text. Every classification and sub-classification on the three types of crimes covered [Homicide, Sexual Assault and Arson] includes a case example.
Unfortunately, Douglas et alis are as detached as possible, so it does read like a reference text. If you’re looking for something more inviting, try _Mindhunter_ or _Whoever Fights Monsters_
Rating: 4 / 5
This book was priced great on Amazon. Searching through local book stores only proved to be more expensive. My husband enjoys this book and considers it a worth-while purchase for anyone in the law enforcement field.
Rating: 5 / 5