Criminologist VS.

Criminalist
 What is Forensic Science?
Forensic science is the scientific method of
gathering and examining information about the
past which is then used in a court of law. Forensic
sciences are used around the world to resolve
civil disputes, to justly enforce criminal law and
government regulations, and to protect public
health.
 What does a Forensic
Scientist do?
A forensic scientist is in charge of
collecting and analyzing physical
evidence. There are two different
kinds of forensic scientist. There
are some that are crime scene
investigators and some that are
laboratory analysis.
Some of the duties crime scene
forensic scientist must preform are:
 analyzing crime scenes to collect
evidence,
 take photographs of the crime
scenes,
 make sketches,
 Record observations / findings,
 and catalog/ preserve evidence.
 Laboratory forensic scientist
must preform chemical
biological and physical
analysis on evidence, explore
possible links between
suspects and criminal activity,
consult with experts in related
or specialized fields, and
reconstruct crime scenes.
 What do they do?
Criminalist
A criminalist is a person with a background in
science. A criminalist applies scientific methods
and techniques to examine and analyze evidentiary
items and testifies in court as to his/her findings.
For the criminalist, crime scene investigation
involves the recognition, documentation,
collection, preservation, and interpretation of
physical evidence. The criminalist testifies in
courts of law, teaching the judge and jury about the
conclusions reached in the lab.
Criminologist
A criminologist conducts specific research to
analyze criminal behavior and the things that
contribute to it. They study how evidence is
analyzed, hereditary, social, and physiological
factors that contribute to crime. They evaluate a
suspects social behavior in order to help law
enforcement agencies.
 How do I become this?
Criminalist
They need to have a bachelor’s degree in biological,
physical, or forensic science. They are also required to
complete 24 credit hours in math, biology or chemistry.
They must also continue their education while in their
specific field. The skills required to be a criminalist are:
Information gathering/organization/ordering, problem
identification, reading comprehension, critical thinking,
oral expression, and inductive reasoning.
Criminologist
They need to complete an undergraduate
course in sociology, criminal law, psychology,
constitutional law, juvenile delinquency, and
criminal theory. Most criminologists will get a
bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. It also
helps if they have completed courses in:
business management, behavioral science,
statistics, corrections, forensics, and abnormal
psychology. Additionally, you should take
classes in computer science, English, and
philosophy/logic.
 What type of evidence do I work
with?
Criminalist Criminologist
They examine and identify physical evidence and Criminologist can use their training and skills to
come to conclusions from it. They also identify conduct research, advocate on behalf of victims,
significant evidence and remove valueless improve juvenile justice procedures, investigate white
evidence. They use scientific procedures when collar criminals, examine DNA and other physical
determining they value f evidence before evidence, and use forensic technology.
identifying, classifying, and comparing similar
evidence that can be used by police investigators
and prosecuting attorneys. Physical evidence
includes: weapons, clothing, human blood/tissue,
drugs, and any object providing answers about a
crimes.
Where will I work and when will I get
called in?
Criminalist
Criminalists are employed at sheriffs’ departments,
crime labs, government agencies, medical
examiners’ offices, colleges/universities, private
companies, and law enforcement agencies. They
have to work whenever they are called in to
investigate the physical evidence of the crime and
they are called before the juries to offer expert
testimony about their conclusion.
Criminologist
Criminologists typically work at colleges and
universities and conducting research and teaching
classes on corrections, juvenile justice, law
enforcement administration, criminal ethnography,
drug abuse and addiction, theoretical criminology,
and other related courses. Some criminologists
consult with elected officials and law enforcement
agencies, publish articles in scientific journals, and
participate in anti-poverty programs. They also can
set-up and manage consulting firms.
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