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| *1: a [[method]] of [[procedure]]; especially : a distinct [[pattern]] or method of operation that indicates or suggests the [[work]] of a single criminal in more than one [[crime]] | | *1: a [[method]] of [[procedure]]; especially : a distinct [[pattern]] or method of operation that indicates or suggests the [[work]] of a single criminal in more than one [[crime]] |
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| '''Modus operandi''' (plural ''modi operand''i) is a [[Latin]] phrase, approximately translated as "method of operation". The term is used to describe someone's [[habits]] or [[manner]] of working, their method of operating or functioning. In [[English]], it is often shortened to M.O. | | '''Modus operandi''' (plural ''modi operand''i) is a [[Latin]] phrase, approximately translated as "method of operation". The term is used to describe someone's [[habits]] or [[manner]] of working, their method of operating or functioning. In [[English]], it is often shortened to M.O. |
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− | The [[expression]] is often used in [[police]] work when discussing a [[crime]] and addressing the methods employed by the perpetrators. It is also used in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Offender_profiling criminal profiling], where it can help in finding clues to the offender's [[psychology]]. It largely consists of [[examining]] the [[actions]] used by the [[individual]](s) to execute the crime, prevent its detection and/or facilitate [[escape]]. | + | The [[expression]] is often used in [[police]] work when discussing a [[crime]] and addressing the methods employed by the perpetrators. It is also used in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Offender_profiling criminal profiling], where it can help in finding clues to the offender's [[psychology]]. It largely consists of [[examining]] the [[actions]] used by the [[individual]](s) to execute the crime, prevent its detection and/or facilitate [[escape]]. |
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| In the book ''Criminal Investigation'', B.L. Berg explains that a suspect's ''modus operandi'' can help in identification, apprehension and/or [[repression]]. An M.O. file is an orderly method of recording and coding [[information]] designed to [[reveal]] [[habits]], traits or [[practices]] of criminal suspects. This can then be used to aid in the [[eventual]] apprehension of the suspect(s), and can also be used to determine links between crimes. | | In the book ''Criminal Investigation'', B.L. Berg explains that a suspect's ''modus operandi'' can help in identification, apprehension and/or [[repression]]. An M.O. file is an orderly method of recording and coding [[information]] designed to [[reveal]] [[habits]], traits or [[practices]] of criminal suspects. This can then be used to aid in the [[eventual]] apprehension of the suspect(s), and can also be used to determine links between crimes. |
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| Also, in the popular television series ''Criminal Minds'', agents at the behavioural analysis unit of the FBI develop profiles of criminals, [[studying]] their behavioural [[traits]] i.e their M.O in the crime. This helps them to narrow down the suspect pool and apprehend the [[guilty]]. Even though profiling in itself is a [[controversial]] [[concept]], the use of the person's M.O in the investigation is nothing new. | | Also, in the popular television series ''Criminal Minds'', agents at the behavioural analysis unit of the FBI develop profiles of criminals, [[studying]] their behavioural [[traits]] i.e their M.O in the crime. This helps them to narrow down the suspect pool and apprehend the [[guilty]]. Even though profiling in itself is a [[controversial]] [[concept]], the use of the person's M.O in the investigation is nothing new. |
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− | "Modus Operandi" is often used in [[business]] settings as well, to [[describe]] a firm's preferred means of doing business and [[interacting]] with other firms.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modus_operandi] | + | "Modus Operandi" is often used in [[business]] settings as well, to [[describe]] a firm's preferred means of doing business and [[interacting]] with other firms.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modus_operandi] |
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