PROFILING THE CRIMINAL MIND

About the Book

Profiling the Criminal Mind is, as the subtitle indicates, is a text and reference on behavioral science and criminal investigative analysis for investigators, forensic scientists, prosecutors, behavioral scientists, and academics. This compilation combines crime scene forensics and experience with behavioral science to get into the criminal's mind and interpret crime scenes.

A practical guide to applied criminology, the author brings together his years of experience as a detective/investigator and professor of criminology and criminal justice to outline an inter-disciplinary approach to analyzing crime scenes and crime scene behavior.

Multi-discipline sleuths and researchers into the criminal mind will find this combined approach to analysis a valuable strategic approach to the study of violent criminal behavior.

About the Author

Dr. Robert J. Girod, Sr. earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Criminology and Public Administration from The Union Institute and University and a post-doctoral certificate in Leadership from Harvard University.

Girod is a supervisor in the Detective Bureau with the Fort Wayne Police Department, a member of the FBI?s Federal Bank Robbery Task Force and a part-time ?special deputy? for the U.S. Marshal?s Service.

He has held positions with the Indianapolis Police Department and the Indiana University Police Department, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations, the Indiana Department of Insurance and the Wells County Prosecutor?s Office.

Major Girod served in the U.S. Army Reserve and the Indiana Guard Reserve.

Professor Girod is an adjunct professor and associate faculty member at seven universities.