Disorganized offender
Disorganized Offender
Disorganized Offender (pronunciation: dis-or-gan-ized of-fend-er) is a term used in Forensic Psychology and Criminal Profiling to describe a type of criminal who, unlike the Organized Offender, tends to commit crimes impulsively and leaves evidence at the crime scene due to lack of planning.
Etymology
The term "Disorganized Offender" is derived from the English words "disorganized", meaning not properly planned or controlled, and "offender", meaning a person who commits an illegal act. The term was first used in the field of Criminal Profiling to categorize criminals based on their behavior during the commission of their crimes.
Definition
A Disorganized Offender is characterized by their impulsive behavior, lack of planning, and often chaotic crime scenes. They are typically socially incompetent, with low intelligence and often suffering from mental disorders. Their crimes are not premeditated and they often leave behind evidence, such as fingerprints or DNA, due to their disorganized nature. They are less likely to dispose of the body in a careful manner and their victims are often chosen at random.
Related Terms
- Organized Offender: This type of offender is the opposite of a Disorganized Offender. They plan their crimes carefully, leave little evidence behind, and are often socially competent with above-average intelligence.
- Criminal Profiling: This is a technique used by law enforcement agencies to identify likely suspects and analyze patterns that may predict future offenses.
- Forensic Psychology: This is the intersection between psychology and the justice system. It involves understanding criminal law in the relevant jurisdictions in order to be able to interact appropriately with judges, attorneys and other legal professionals.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Disorganized offender
- Wikipedia's article - Disorganized offender
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