Crime Quote by John E. Douglas
““Since we wrote Mindhunter, the prevalence of certain crimes has changed. Violent crime in general has been on a downward trend, but the number of predatory sexually oriented killers has remained relatively the same. The reason, we believe, is because this type of criminal pathology is not as responsive to societal conditions or improved policing as other criminal enterprises. In the past sixteen years we have become concerned with domestic and international terrorism, a phenomenon that was just beginning when we cited the 1995 Oklahoma City federal building bombing.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: True Crime Podcast, 2022
Certain violent crimes, especially predatory sexual killings, remain steady despite overall crime declines, suggesting deep-rooted pathology resistant to social changes.
In simple terms: Some crimes don’t drop with better policing.
Key Takeaway
Focus resources on underlying causes.
Themes
crime
psychology
public safety
law enforcement
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
insightful
critical
When to use this quote
- law enforcement training
- public awareness campaigns
- mental health interventions
- policy making
Key Concepts
criminal pathology
predatory behavior
societal impact
Questions to Reflect On
- What interventions could disrupt these entrenched patterns?
- How can society balance prevention with civil liberties?
A Different Perspective
Addressing root causes is complex and resource‑intensive.
