What is a Criminal Profiler & a Criminal Psychologist?
A criminal profiler or criminal psychologist are the same thing. They are alternative job titles, another variation being forensic psychologist. They are experts in understanding the psychological motivations behind crime. They make an evaluation of crime scenes, evidence and witnesses and then integrate all the material connected with the person the police are endeavouring to track down. They will use this information to develop a psychological profile of the criminal which is aimed to help police to identify and understand the nature, patterns and motives of the person concerned. Sometimes they are able to provide “geographic profiles” to help police identify the area where an offender lives and works.
