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Criminologist Definition
A criminologist studies normal social behaviors and how certain factors influence deviation from that norm. They work with and often for
law enforcement offices (both local and federal), analyzing the behavior and methods of criminals for a variety of reasons: to increase
the chances of criminals being apprehended; to predict patterns and motives for behaviors in certain demographic groups; and to assess
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What does a criminalist (Forensic Science Technician) do?
Criminalistics is the forensic science of analyzing and interpreting evidence using the natural sciences. Forensic science pertains to all sciences applied
to legal problems. CRIMINALISTS use the science of criminalistics to solve crimes.
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Associates Careers
Criminologists work closely with many law-enforcement officers, and the few who leave often pursue a variety of law-enforcement careers.
Criminologists become police officers, FBI agents, and state medical examiners more often than any other careers. A number use their
psychological training as springboards to careers as therapists, psychologists, and counselors.
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Terminology, History, Motives, Policy
Criminology is an advanced, theoretical field of study. It can be defined as the study of crime, the causes of crime (etiology), the meaning of crime in terms of law, and community reaction to crime.
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