CIA&OB Week 3 Assignment

To prepare:

• Review Chapter 3, of the course text, and the other Learning Resources this week. Consider the historical context and evolution of scientific approaches to crime scene profiling, as well as its strengths and weaknesses.
• Search the Walden Library and/or the internet to identify at least two (2) peer-reviewed articles that address ways to improve the practice of crime scene profiling.
• Use the APA Course Paper Template (APA 7) document, found in this week’s Learning Resources, to complete your Assignment.

The Assignment (3–5 pages)

• Synthesize this week’s Learning Resources and the empirical literature you identified to address the following:
• What is your current understanding of crime scene profiling?
• Explain the similarities and differences between past and present scientific approaches to crime scene profiling.
• Explain the strengths and limitations of past and present scientific approaches to crime scene profiling.
• Describe two (2) or more ways to improve the practice of crime scene profiling.

Use this week’s Learning Resources, as well as the peer-reviewed articles you identified to support your post. Use proper APA format and style for all references and citations.