• Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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• v.43 no.3
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• pp.313-333
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• 2009

Offering subject-oriented services by subject experts is an effective method of enhancing the quality of digital reference services in university libraries. However, it is not easy to implement due to the Korean librarian education system and a shortage of human resources. Thus, as an alternative, we proposed an SDI (selective dissemination of information) profiler system using the concept of a profiler which is used in crime psychology as a specialist who studies a person's behavior for clues to psychology to aid in capturing them, under the assumption that conducting SDI services is one of the subject experts' key roles. And we also mentioned the procedures and methods of how to apply it to the reference services of university libraries. The proposed SDI profiler system can change the roles of university librarians from passive to active. Furthermore, it also allows librarians to provide their clients with customized SDI services, thus improving reference services.

• Journal of the Korea Computer Graphics Society
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• v.24 no.3
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• pp.83-92
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• 2018

In this paper, we propose a system to a criminal profiling simulation training and assessment with virtual reality technology. Profiling has emerged as the incidence of violent crime has increased by 45.2 % in the country over the past decade. However, the number of profilers in Korea is 36, due to the problem of existing courses. "Criminal Reproduction Learning" is the common way to profiling training, but there are numerous constraints that prevent practical training. Thus, the system used virtual reality technology to overcome existing constraints. Users can receive simulation training and assessment of profiling at crime scene that have been implemented as virtual reality, with an immersive experience through interaction. We expect this system to contribute to the activation of profiling education in many institutions and to the development of good profilers with diverse training.

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.12 no.6
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• pp.413-423
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• 2012

Offender profiling, as a crime investigation technique, aims to respond more effectively to violent crimes. However, attitude that police investigators hold toward offender profiling is quite skeptical, which prevents offender profiling from making effective and practical contributions to police investigations. Therefore, the present study explored development strategies of offender profiling by examining perceptions of offender profiling among 156 Korean National Police University students. Furthermore, a total of 166 students from other universities also participated as a control group. As a result, participants showed positive attitude toward offender profiling, in terms of its necessity, effectiveness, and reliability. However, they believed that Korean police agencies are not making the good use of offender profiling and that profilers are not necessarily taking the lead in solving cases. In terms of the profiler education, the majority of the students who showed interest in becoming a profiler did not know what to learn and how to prepare for becoming one. Finally, limitations of the present study were discussed and suggestions for further research were made.