A Review of Predators: Who They Are and How to Stop Them

Predators is a unique contribution because it discusses specific strategies to reduce the likelihood of victimization. This book is a collection of strategies gleaned from the authors’ experience as law enforcement officers; therefore, it is a qualitative book based on case experience and technique. The authors explore various types of crime, giving a synopsis of the characteristics common to each type of criminal and how to stop the specified perpetrator. It does this by exploring victimology from a perpetrator’s perspective. The authors argue that by understanding the criminal thought process one can circumvent victimization. By being aware of potential vulnerabilities, one can maximize self-protective measures.