O profiling como método suplementar de abordagem investigativa e seus campos de atuação

Abstract

This work presents profiling as an adjacent method of investigation, as well as its work, presenting all the elements that are relevant to the study topic. The first chapter of this monography presents the concept of profiling to make a base to the reading. The second chapter shows the evolution of criminal profiling as an investigation technique, historically explaining the advent of this knowledge. The third chapter introduces the practical application of criminal profiling, presenting its most well-known approaches and explaining them. Then, the fourth chapter exhibits the incorporation of profiling into Public Security, Since the occupation isn’t properly formalized yet and could contribute to increase the efficiency of Public Security. The fifth chapter presents the profiling professional and highlights the most variated occupations that this professional could and should take place. To this purpose, a qualitative and bibliographic research was carried out in digital books, articles, websites, as well as several other places that could provide reliable information to provide the theoretical referential necessary for a full understanding about the subject. As a conclusion, this work teaches that profiler’s occupation needs to be legalized as soon as possible so that these professionals can contribute more significantly to the Society, as it is presented during the paperwork.