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“When I interviewed profilers in 1984 in the basement of the FBI Academy at Quantico, VA., there were just four of them - Roger Depue, John Douglas, Roy Hazelwood, and Robert Ressler.” quote by Ronald Kessler
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“When I interviewed profilers in 1984 in the basement of the FBI Academy at Quantico, VA., there were just four of them - Roger Depue, John Douglas, Roy Hazelwood, and Robert Ressler.”

Ronald Kessler

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Early FBI profiling was a small, elite group, highlighting the origins of modern criminal analysis.

In simple terms: Profilers began as a niche team.

Key Takeaway

Recognize humble beginnings.

Themes

history crime analysis law enforcement

Mood

informative analytical

Type

historical educational

When to use this quote

  • investigations
  • training programs
  • policy development

Key Concepts

profiling evolution psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How has profiling changed?
  • What lessons apply today?
A Different Perspective

Limited to early era only.

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