Do criminal psychologists work within a Police department?

jeremy dutch: Do criminal psychologists work within a Police department?
I’m studying for a degree in psychology right now. Then I am interested in getting my MA in criminal/forensic psychology.

Does a criminal psychologist work within a Police department, or do they have their own “office” and is hired by investigators, detectives, etc for certain cases?
Hmmm how about someone who ACTUALLY knows? I watch TV too. I don’t need a “maybe” answer because you saw something on tv. Thanks.

Answers and Views:

Answer by Baller S
yes at times they may.. it all depends on the case.. but i did watch it on a tv where the crimal psychologist was working with the police department to help understand the case..

Answer by BIB PAPA PUNK
yes in most cases they have an office in the pd or they are called in from there own office

Answer by ohbaby
well i would think maybe it would just depend on where you were like cuz it could be both

Answer by El Marko
Answer is NO. Not generally. Their “profilers” may not have a pinch of the education you have, but use your expertise.

They should have criminal psychologists in the force alright, but working with the batterers and abusers we see, caught on video each day.

Answer by .. .this can’t be good
Most police departments have a criminal psychology available to them. The person may not be on staff at smaller police depts, but they probably being to the state crime lab, and came be sent to help where needed.