Forensic Psychology Roles in Policing Contexts

To prepare for this assignment:

• Review Chapter 2 in the course text, Introduction to Forensic Psychology: Research and Application. Focus on the similarities and differences between the internal and external roles of a forensic psychology professional.
  
• Review the assigned chapters in Psychology and Policing. Think about the various internal and external contexts of police work and the different roles of forensic psychology professionals within these contexts.
  
• Review the article, "A Psychological Force Behind the Force," including the sub pages. Note the different roles within various internal and external contexts of police work.
  
• Select two roles that a forensic psychology professional may have when working with police. (These roles should be different from the ones that you used in this week's Discussion.)
  
• Think about the similarities and differences between these roles within internal and external contexts of police work.

The assignment (1–2 pages):

• Describe two roles that forensic psychology professionals have when working with police. (These roles should be different from the ones that you used in this week's Discussion.)
  
• Compare the roles (similarities and differences) including how they pertain to internal and external contexts of police work. Be specific and provide examples.
  
• Analyze the insights and/or conclusions you had because of this comparison.
  
• Support your responses with references to the Learning Resources and the research literature.