What is another word for criminologist?
Pronunciation: [kɹˌɪmɪnˈɒləd͡ʒˌɪst] (IPA) 
Criminology is the study of criminal behavior and the criminal justice system. A criminologist is a professional who examines various aspects of crime such as its causes, consequences, and prevention. Synonyms for criminologist include forensic psychologist, criminal investigator, criminal profiler, crime analyst, and probation officer. Forensic psychologists study the psychological factors that contribute to criminal behavior and help law enforcement to build a profile of a criminal suspect. Criminal investigators are detectives who investigate crimes and solve cases. Criminal profilers use evidence and psychology to create a profile of a suspect in a criminal case. Crime analysts use data to identify crime patterns and trends, while probation officers supervise and monitor offenders who have been released from prison.
