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criminologist

American  
[kri-mi-nah-luhj-ist] / ˌkrɪ mɪˈnɑ lədʒ ɪst /

noun

  1. a person who studies criminology.


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"Punitive proposals like these are not effective against organized or transnational crime," said criminologist Erika Solis of the Catholic University of Peru.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

“There is a sense that the worst period of Venezuelan crime is a thing of the past,” said criminologist Luis Izquiel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Ilene Louie, a criminologist for the Sheriff’s Department, testified that investigators collected and tested DNA and multiple blood samples that were found inside and just outside of Leeds’ SUV.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

Passas, the criminologist, said the attempt to flee by plane from the capital’s main airport showed a lack of experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

The detective assigned to the case was Edmond Locard, an early criminologist.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day