The Business of Practice

What is Police Psychology and Is It a Career for You?

Written by Jasmine Monfared | Feb 10, 2022 5:20:28 PM

Police psychology is the field where professionals like forensic psychologists, police,
and public safety officials intersect. This career requires specialization and additional training
beyond earning a clinical psychology degree. 
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Certifications and continuing education credits in forensic psychology or police and public safety
are essential to advance in the industry. Most police psychologists run private practices
and offer consultation services for the complex problems in their distinctive branch of work.
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Police psychologists are the professionals to deal with when asking the following questions:

1. When do police need to understand and assess mental health?
2. How do we decide who is in charge of the public’s safety?
3. What behaviors do police need to try to understand before hiring?
4. Which officers do we elect into leadership positions?
5. What are long-term structural solutions to public mental health issues?