Unit 2 Before we begin, are there any questions about anything? Before we begin, are there any questions about anything?

Unit 2 This seminar’s topics are modus operandi (MO), criminal “signature,” psychological profiling, police records and search warrants This seminar’s topics are modus operandi (MO), criminal “signature,” psychological profiling, police records and search warrants Let’s start with MO and signature. Let’s start with MO and signature.

Unit 2 Modus operandi (MO) deals with "how" a crime was committed. How a crime was planned, how the suspect got to and from a crime scene, how the crime was carried out, what was taken (if it was a property crime) and what weapons (if any) were used. Modus operandi (MO) deals with "how" a crime was committed. How a crime was planned, how the suspect got to and from a crime scene, how the crime was carried out, what was taken (if it was a property crime) and what weapons (if any) were used.

Unit 2 One thing offenders must be concerned with is the “form” of the property. Is the stolen property jewelry, stereo equipment, copper wire or possibly some other form of property? What is the preferred type of stolen property of criminals? One thing offenders must be concerned with is the “form” of the property. Is the stolen property jewelry, stereo equipment, copper wire or possibly some other form of property? What is the preferred type of stolen property of criminals?

Unit 2 Let’s talk about signature. Signature involves a criminal expressing themselves through the manner in which a crime is committed. Not every crime has a signature, and don’t confuse it with motive. Let’s talk about signature. Signature involves a criminal expressing themselves through the manner in which a crime is committed. Not every crime has a signature, and don’t confuse it with motive.

Unit 2 Let’s talk about serial murders for a bit Let’s talk about serial murders for a bit

Unit 2 Now let’s talk about profiling. Do any of you aspire to a career as a profiler? Now let’s talk about profiling. Do any of you aspire to a career as a profiler?

Unit 2 Let’s talk about police records and sources of information Let’s talk about police records and sources of information

Unit 2 What would you say are the three or four most important issues dealt with at crime scenes? Take your time please. What would you say are the three or four most important issues dealt with at crime scenes? Take your time please.

Unit 2 Let’s talk a bit about crime scenes and search warrants Let’s talk a bit about crime scenes and search warrants

Unit 2 In my example, are the police required to get a search warrant? In my example, are the police required to get a search warrant?

Unit 2 Lets say the police find something that is illegal in a house where they are serving a search warrant, but it’s not what they were looking for. Can they charge a person? Lets say the police find something that is illegal in a house where they are serving a search warrant, but it’s not what they were looking for. Can they charge a person?

Unit 2 - Chain of custody

Unit 2 Polygraphs Polygraphs

Unit 2 Another informative seminar, thanks for your interest and input! Another informative seminar, thanks for your interest and input! Please remember, if there is anything you need, be sure and get in touch with me. Please remember, if there is anything you need, be sure and get in touch with me. Have a great week! Have a great week!