Those who study crime-control practices, philosophies, and policies used by the police, courts, and system of corrections are as likely to identify themselves, or be identified by others, as __________. However, so are those who study criminal behavior and its causes.

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Criminologists specialize in the study of crime and criminal justice systems. Although psychologists may also study crime, they typically focus on aspects such as the psychology of offenders, victims, or witnesses, rather than the broader criminal justice system. Police officers may have expertise in crime control practices, but they work within the system rather than studying it from an academic perspective. Victims, while they may have personal knowledge of the criminal justice system, do not necessarily have the academic or theoretical background to be considered experts in the field.

Those Who Study Crime-Control Practices, Philosophies, and Policies Used by the Police