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Predators: Who They Are and How to Stop Them Hardcover – June 19, 2007

by Gregory M. Cooper (Author), Michael R King (Author), Thomas McHoes (Contributor)
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An inmate, incarcerated for the rape of seventy-five women, reveals in an interview that if his victims had simply put a pair of old construction boots at the front door, he would have passed by and never even considered them as potential targets. The grieving father of a murdered seventeen-year-old woman admits that he should have been more involved in his daughter’s life and paid attention to the "friends" in her immediate circle.

Most of us only half-listen to the public service announcements about safety in the home. We lock our doors at night, but do little else to change habits that may make us the next victims of the dangerous individuals who are always on the watch for their next opportunity.

This book takes readers through the mindset of predatory criminals — their motives, various plans of attack, and way of thinking — and then teaches simple lifestyle techniques that will help reduce the risk of becoming victimized. Criminal behavior specialists Greg Cooper and Mike King provide expert analysis based on real-life cases, in addition to moving insights from victims and criminals themselves.

The authors make the point that the people who commit these crimes aren’t much different from the predators of the wild, preying on the weak and unsuspecting. What makes these individuals more dangerous than their instinctive wildlife counterparts, however, is that they consciously choose to inflict their will on the more vulnerable members of their own species.

To protect our loved ones and ourselves requires that we truly educate ourselves about the predators who live in our society and then take appropriate action. This excellent, in-depth study will help readers lead safer lives.
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  1. Print length
    318 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Prometheus Books
  4. Publication date
    June 19, 2007
  5. Dimensions
    5.6 x 0.88 x 8.4 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1591025060
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1591025061
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"In an absolutely riveting manner, criminal behavior specialists Cooper and King delve into the mind-sets of predatory criminals and suggest simple lifestyle techniques to help reduce the risk of victimization....while readers may get knots in their stomachs, they are bound to find information that will help them live safer lives. Highly recommended for all libraries."
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"This is a landmark book. It is powerful and compelling as well as practical. [The authors] draw on an extensive background in profiling to dissect the world of the predator and show us how to stop them. Deserves a place on everyone's bookshelf. It is a must read."
ANN WOLBERT BURGESS
Professor of Psychiatric Nursing, Boston College

About the Author

Gregory M. Cooper (American Fork, UT) is the owner/president of Cooper Enterprises, where he provides services as an international trainer, consultant, expert witness, and author, serving the law enforcement, legal, corporate, and educational communities. Formerly, he worked as an investigative support services manager for Motorola Inc.; as Assistant Federal Security Director for Law Enforcement, U.S. Department of Homeland Security; as the police chief of Provo, Utah; and as a unit chief and criminal profiler for the FBI.

Michael R. King (Ogden, UT) is the training director for the Management & Training Corporation, an international company operating state and federal prisons around the world. Formerly, he was a senior investigative analyst and product planning manager for Motorola. He is also a former State Attorney General Chief of Staff and intelligence supervisor for the Utah Criminal Intelligence Center.

Tom McHoes (Springville, UT) is a freelance journalist who was previously a crime/investigative reporter for the Provo Daily Herald and The Roseville Press-Tribune.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Prometheus Books (June 19, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 318 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1591025060
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1591025061
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.3 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.6 x 0.88 x 8.4 inches
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  • C.B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended reading
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2022
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    I discovered this title when it appeared on John Lovells' (Warrior Poet Society) recommended reading list. Over all it's a very interesting and informative text. Provides decent and valuable insight into the minds of these sorts of perpetrators. I would strongly recommended it to anyone who's interested in their own private security as well as that of those they care about.
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  • Tom in CA
    4.0 out of 5 stars Some good info but upsetting to read and not all that practical
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2022
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    Basically the experiences of a profiler with several notable cases. Gives you the basics on how severely deranged people think. There are parts that are difficult to read. All in all it is not all that practical for people who are not in law enforcement.
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  • Z
    5.0 out of 5 stars I thought this was a great book and I actually feel less worried after reading ...
    Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2015
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    I thought this was a great book and I actually feel less worried after reading it. It covers different types of criminal predator profiles. And while nobody is 100% safe, we can avoid high risk situations to protect ourselves and our loved ones. The sections about the predators that target kids are really sad; parents and guardians really need to be more vigilant about which adults and even other children that interact with their kids. While I feel most adults have gained healthy skepticism and common sense over the years, kids can be so innocent and trusting.

    Some other books like to focus on the sadistic torture murderers, but those types are rare. The book mentions other types that are more common to be aware. Mainly, don't put yourself in a situation where you will be isolated with these people. Don't hitchhike, don't go home with strange men from the bar. Keep your windows and doors locked and secured. Avoid driving at night, because you put yourself at risk by stopping at a gas station in the middle of the night or if your car breaks down. Most people are good, but the psychopath seeks out these scenarios for prey, so if you put yourself in that situation, you are at higher risk to encounter one of these predatory criminals. And don't feel obligated to be nice to strangers that show up randomly.
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  • momindistress
    5.0 out of 5 stars very interesting book
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2010
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    I found this book very helpful. As a mom of a 19 year old in the grip of a predator at the moment I could see behaviors that were similar to our situation throughout the book. It helped that many types of predators were presented. While it was a "hard" read, very emotional, it was good to realize (and not deny) predators do exist and operate in the world. We can do some things to obstruct their access to our kids and this book was a real eye-opener for other members of our family who were not as clued in to our situation. I recommend it for anyone who has questions or curiosity about predator behavior.
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  • Kerry
    5.0 out of 5 stars The criminal mind explained
    Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2007
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    This book explains how you can reduce your risk of becoming a victim. The authors provide an understanding of how the criminal mind works and why the criminal may or may not pick someone as a victim. The book uses past crimes as examples and tells what the victim could have done that may have reduced their risk of becoming a victim. In the first example, the victim was a housewife who was raped by a criminal who lived nearby. She was watched by the criminal for 6 weeks. He knew that she and her husband maintained the exact same schedule every day. If the housewife and her husband had altered their schedules a few times a week, the criminal may not have chosen her as a victim. In finding the perpetrator of a crime, the investigators start by analyzing who the victim is and from learning this, a motive and suspects emerge. This is called "Victimology" and it is the foundation of all police investigations. I recommend this book highly. It is well written and very informative.
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  • Paula L. Craig
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good--but caution can be taken too far
    Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2007
    An excellent book about the criminal mindset and how to protect yourself in a dangerous world.

    I was a little troubled by the authors' emphasis on protecting children from sexual predators through explicit training programs. Police see such awful things every day, I know they want to help. However, in my opinion it is necessary to tread cautiously when teaching children to distrust people. Before any such program was given to my child, I would want to see at least some evidence that the program worked in reducing the incidence of sexual victimization among children who received it. I think that teaching children that they are in danger whenever they go anywhere alone, as many programs do, is pointless and harmful. My own husband is terrified of letting our ten-year-old play outside or walk to school unsupervised because "something might happen." Hundreds of kids at his school are driven there, even though they live within a mile of the school, because parents are so fearful. This is setting kids up for a lifetime of overdependence and obesity. The research I've seen on the subject suggests that the most effective programs for protecting children do not mention molestation at all, but focus on building social skills and teaching children to speak up for themselves when they have a problem.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars This is a MUST read book!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2022
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    Excellent book - full of great advice and true stories that support the excellent advice.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • CryTears
    5.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS A MUST READ. LIFE SAVING INFORMATION
    Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2020
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    Reading this book could help save your or loved ones life. Well written and obviously well researched
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  • Mrs. L. W. Baxendale
    5.0 out of 5 stars predators
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 28, 2009
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    Happy with this book which helped me with an individual 'friend' in my own life
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