Terrorist Profiling and Law Enforcement: Detection, Prevention, Deterrence

This book examines the usefulness of terrorist profiling by law enforcement officers as a pre-emptive means to detect, prevent, and deter terrorism. It explores two main themes: the lawfulness of profiling and the utility of profiling. It develops an analytical framework to evaluate the usefulness of profiling and presents an examination of various manifestations of profiling. The book concludes that terrorist profiling should only be conducted by undertaking a systematic assessment of the construction of profiles separate from the application of profiles while taking into account fundamental human rights concerns.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 29 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the analysis of the effectiveness of terrorist profiling, a pre-emptive strategy employed by law enforcement officers to detect, prevent, and deter terrorism and its preparatory activities. It explores two central themes arising from the phenomenon of terrorist profiling: the legality of profiling and its utility. These two themes are examined in three distinct parts.

The book begins by addressing the human rights concerns associated with the use of terrorist profiling by law enforcement officers. It then develops an analytical framework to evaluate the usefulness of profiling. This framework introduces a profiling spectrum that encompasses formal and informal manifestations of profiling, serving as the foundation for assessing its effectiveness.

In the subsequent section, the book conducts a comprehensive examination of various manifestations of terrorist profiling. It separates the analysis of profile construction from the application of profiles to identify and assess the usefulness of profiling as a technique to assist law enforcement officers in making predictions about likely offender characteristics.

Throughout the book, a strong emphasis is placed on conducting a systematic assessment of profile construction while simultaneously considering fundamental human rights concerns with the practice of terrorist profiling. The author argues that terrorist profiling should only be undertaken after a rigorous evaluation of profile construction, separate from the application of profiles, while taking into account the essential principles of respect for human rights.

This book is a valuable resource for academics, law enforcement officers, lawyers, and individuals interested in law, criminology, human rights, criminal justice, and policing. It provides a comprehensive and insightful examination of the topic, offering valuable insights and perspectives on the challenges and ethical considerations associated with terrorist profiling.

The work will undoubtedly contribute to the ongoing discourse on counterterrorism strategies and the protection of public safety. It will serve as a reference point for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to understand the complexities of profiling and develop effective approaches to address the threat of terrorism.

Weight: 480g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367697341