Modus Operandi in the Investigation of Crimes

Abstract

The article studies such a concept as modus operandi in the practice of crime investigation as a unique and integral behavior for the criminal. It is determined by the modus operandi through a correlation with personal landmarks, mental and physical state, level of intelligence and other individual characteristics of the criminal’s personality. The use of this concept along with the method of committing a crime is justified. The issues of modernization and improvement of the modus operandi as a necessary given of the development of criminal activity of each individual are discussed. The autograph is considered as an additional characteristic element of the modus operandi, which allows you to see the “criminal message” that characterizes the personal qualities of the criminal. The author substantiates the need to pay attention to repetitive, albeit modernized, details in the sequence and the actions of the criminal themselves, since in similar situations the behavior is stereotypical. Having worked out the ideal modus operandi for himself, which leads to the satisfaction of needs, the criminal is afraid of its rejection, as this may lead to capture. Accordingly, the study of modus operandi helps in identifying the perpetrator, combining crimes into a series through the characteristics of personal stability and predictability. This makes it possible to solve not only the crimes committed, but also to prevent the criminal acts that are being prepared.