Introducing Geographical Offender Profiling

The video explores the historical and modern applications of geographical profiling, starting with John Snow's investigation of the 1854 cholera outbreak. It explains how geographical profiling is used in criminal investigations to identify potential offender locations by analyzing crime patterns and applying principles like least effort. The video also discusses Crime Pattern Theory and the role of technology, such as Rigel software, in enhancing profiling accuracy.

Explain the concept of 'distance decay' in relation to criminal activity.

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What role does Crime Pattern Theory play in understanding criminal behavior?

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How has technology changed the approach to geographical profiling in criminal investigations?

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