Email this article Criminal profiling: Problems and possible solutions
- Authors: Kaminsky A.M.1, Muratov K.D.2, Efremova M.A.3
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Affiliations:
- Udmurt State University
- Kazan Innovative University named after V.G. Timiryasov (IEML)
- Kazan branch of the Russian State University of Justice (RSUPJ) named after V.M. Lebedev
- Issue: Vol 18, No 7 (2025)
- Pages: 103-109
- Section: Criminal Law Sciences
- URL: https://journals.rcsi.science/2072-3164/article/view/380926
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.33693/2072-3164-2025-18-7-103-109
- EDN: https://elibrary.ru/AQASGA
- ID: 380926
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Abstract
The article discusses the most effective forms of profilingused in the detection and investigation of serial crimes. The investigation situations in which profiling is usedare indicated. The most effective types of profiling and conditions for their application are identified. An attempt is made to investigate profiling technologies and methodological ideas underlying their development. The problems that affect the formation of profiling have been identified.
About the authors
Alexander M. Kaminsky
Udmurt State University
Author for correspondence.
Email: kam2090@yandex.ru
SPIN-code: 1707-8525
Dr. Sci. (Law), Professor, Professor of the Department of Criminal Procedure and Forensics
Russian Federation, IzhevskKonstantin D. Muratov
Kazan Innovative University named after V.G. Timiryasov (IEML)
Email: muratow666@mail.ru
SPIN-code: 4738-9869
Dr. Sci. (Law), Assoc. Prof., Professor of the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure
Russian Federation, KazanMarina A. Efremova
Kazan branch of the Russian State University of Justice (RSUPJ) named after V.M. Lebedev
Email: crimlaw16@gmail.com
SPIN-code: 1054-8600
Dr. Sci. (Law), Professor, Professor of the Department of Criminal Law Disciplines
Russian Federation, KazanReferences
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