What do criminal psychologists do in law enforcement?

Every person in law enforcement has their own roles when it comes to the criminal justice system. There are police officers and their superior officers, detectives, forensics, and even people patrolling the highways. And while people often associate badges and detectives when it comes to solving crimes, very little is known about criminal psychologists or criminal profilers. Dr. John Denboer

Criminal psychology is a branch of law enforcement that is dedicated to understanding the nature and mindset of criminals to point investigations in the right direction. One of the main goals of criminal psychologists is to create a profile of the criminal based on evidence gathered, as well as behavioral evidence. By creating a criminal profile, suspects can easily be narrowed down, greatly reducing the time spent investigating possible suspects. Dr. John Denboer.

Besides creating criminal profiles, the expertise of criminal psychologists is also used to develop strategies that can be used to lure the criminal out or force them to make a mistake. They are also invaluable when it comes to proving the innocence or guilt of suspects during a criminal trial. Dr. John Denboer.

Thanks to TV shows such as "Criminal Minds," people now have an idea of how criminal psychology works, although what they see on TV isn't exactly what goes on in real life. However, the actual job of criminal psychologists can't be described as boring either. While some cases are worked for weeks, months, or even years, the science behind the process continues to improve. Most recently, criminal psychologists have been exploring online threats, studying the behaviors of internet predators as well as online fraudsters. Dr. John Denboer