
Criminologist
Academic Field
Criminologist is used in the context of academic study or professional work related to the analysis of criminal behavior.

She attended a conference for criminologists.
Crime Analysis
Understanding 'criminologist' entails knowing they look for patterns and causes behind crimes to prevent them.

The criminologist presented a profile of the potential suspect.
Not Law Enforcement
Criminologists are not police officers; they study crime scientifically, often in universities or research institutions.

He's a criminologist, not a detective.
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