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Seminar PSYCH4.1: In the Mind of a Mass Murderer – Understanding Mindsets and Motives Behind Mass Casualty Crimes

Saturday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Room: 214

This seminar will examine the psychological make-up of mass murderers and explore motives and “whys” behind such acts. Violent crime motive analysis based on more than 500 psychological profiles of violent criminals will be presented, including key principles of threat assessment. Participants can expect to receive the most current research on these topics while being educated and captivated by presenters who have been on scene during a mass shooting incident and performed clinical interviews with convicted serial killers. Conversely, and importantly, participants can also expect to be primed and exposed to the effects of mass casualty incidents on the law enforcement agencies and officers that respond to these cases. Strategies and policies to support officers during and following the incidents will be examined. Participants will gain information that will assist them in the understanding of the psychological dynamics of mass violence and application of such to prepare officers and agencies for proactive and reactive measures.

SPEAKERS

Grant McDougall, Ph.D. (Psychotherapist), Alachua County Sheriff's Office, Gainesville, FL and David Black, Ph.D. (Psychologist), Cordico, Gold River, CA