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Forensic Entomologist Career Profile Created: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Learn about the job of a Forensic Entomologist, including work environment, salary expectations and educational requirements.
Discover Careers in Forensic Science Created: Sunday, May 19, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
Careers in forensic science can be rewarding and challenging. With so many disciplines and specializations, you're to find a forensic career that's right for you.
Forensic Odontologist Career Profile Created: Thursday, May 16, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013
Learn about the job of a Forensic Odontologist and dentists, including work environment, salary expectations and educational requirements.
Forensic Toxicologist Career Profile Created: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Learn about the job of a Forensic Toxicologist, including work environment, salary expectations and educational requirements.
Forensic Anthropologist Career Profile Created: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Learn about forensic science and the fascinating career of a forensic anthropologist.
Hereditary Criminology Created: Monday, May 13, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
Learn more about Hereditary Criminology.
Neurocriminology Created: Monday, May 13, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
Learn more about Neurocriminology.
Biocriminology Created: Monday, May 13, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
Learn more about biocriminology.
A Day in the Life of a Police Officer Created: Saturday, March 10, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
Find out what's like to work a shift as a police officer. Learn about the ups and downs of working in law enforcement.
Five Reasons to Be a Police Officer Created: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
Find out about many of the rewards and benefits of working in law enforcement. Get excited about your law enforcement career and learn why it's so great to be a police officer.
Career Profile: Police Officer Created: Monday, September 05, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
Learn more about the specific job of a police officer, including job duties,salary outlook and job market for law enforcement officers. Find out what it takes to land a career as a police officer.
Ethics in Law Enforcement Created: Friday, October 12, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
The public rightly demands that law enforcement officers are held to the highest ethical standards. Learn how agencies promote these standards and how officers can learn to make better ethical des...
Police Work and Poor Health Created: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
Is there a link between poor health and law enforcement officers? Research suggests there is. Find out more about the correlation between police work and health issues, and what you can do to red...
The First Day at the Police Academy Created: Saturday, March 10, 2012 Updated: Saturday, May 11, 2013
Get ready for your first day a the police academy with these quick tips on what you can expect when you report.
Internal Affairs Investigator Career Profile Created: Saturday, February 16, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Learn all about the job of an internal affairs investigator, including job duties, education requirements, salary expectations and industry growth.
AFOSI Special Agent Career Profile Created: Monday, January 07, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
U.S. Air Force special investigators work for the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations to help maintain the integrity of the Air Force and protect forces. Learn more about what they do a...
Criminal Justice and Criminology Careers Created: Thursday, June 21, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Learn all about criminology careers, including the types of jobs available and the different fields in which you can work. Get helpful information on education requirements and expert advice on fi...
How to Choose A College Major for Criminology Careers Created: Saturday, June 16, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Choosing a degree program doesn't have to be as difficult as it seems. Find out how you can narrow down your choice of college majors and get ready for a rewarding career in criminology or crimina...
Civilian Careers in Criminology and Criminal Justice Created: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
You don't have to be a police officer or special agent to work in criminology and criminal justice. There are plenty of civilian career paths available, too.
Forensic Science: A Modern History Created: Saturday, January 21, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Though a relatively new discipline, forensic science has seen an explosion of advances in recent history. Learn about the history of forensic science over the past century and where it will go fro...
Career Profile: Jury Consultant Created: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Learn about the career of a trial or jury consultant and the requirements to becomes one. Find out where jury consultants work, as well as the earning potential in the field.
Career Profile: Forensic Science Investigator Created: Thursday, December 01, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Learn about the job of a forensic scientist and crime scene investigator, including work environment, salary expectations and educational requirements.
Predictive Policing Created: Monday, November 07, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Find out how criminologists and mathematicians are learning to predict crimes
The 5 Most Popular Criminal Justice Careers Created: Saturday, June 18, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Learn about the most popular criminal justice careers and criminology jobs, including how much you can expect to earn. Get help in deciding whether a criminology career might be right for you.
Forensic Documents Examiner Career Profile Created: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Learn about forensic science and the fascinating career of a questioned documents examiner.
Polygraph Examiner Career Profile Created: Monday, September 24, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Learn all about the job of a polygraph examiner, including duties, salary expectations and what it takes to become one.
Career Profile: Dna Analyst Created: Monday, September 24, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Learn about the job of a DNA Analyst, including work environment, salary expectations and educational requirements.
Forensic Science: An Early History Created: Saturday, January 21, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Though it is a relatively new discipline, forensic science has a rich and fascinating history. Learn about the beginning of forensic science and the breakthroughs that helped it become a mainstay ...
Criminal Profiler Created: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Learn about the career of a criminal profiler and the requirements to become one. Find out where Forensic Psychologists work, as well as the earning potential in the field.
The History of Modern Policing Created: Sunday, September 18, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Learn how the modern police force evolved in response to the rapidly increasing population, as well as who was instrumental in gainng the public trust in establishing the police department as we kn...
National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day Created: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Learn more about the origins of Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week, what sorts of event to expect, and why we honor fallen officers.
Benefits of a College Education in Criminal Justice Careers Created: Thursday, August 18, 2011 Updated: Saturday, May 04, 2013
Learn more about the benefits of obtaining a college education while pursuing a career in criminology.