r/CrimeAnalysis

Hello all. I graduated with an MS in Forensic Psychology hoping to become a forensic psychologist, but only completed about a year of my PsyD program before stepping away due to some personal struggles. Living in Southern California hasn't made things easier either. I need a job ASAP and I'm now looking into crime analysis as a path forward, possibly through a certificate program. For those already in the field, how did you get started? Is a certificate worth it without law enforcement experience? I'm unable to pursue a sworn police officer role due to a history of seizures, so I'm focusing on civilian investigative and analyst positions instead. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

I want to change career fields. I am currently a Forensic Latent Print Analyst and I want to be an analyst in Human Trafficking. I have one more semester before graduating with my Masters in Cybercrime and Digital Forensics. I currently have a contract with my current employer until Jan. 2028. What should I be doing right now until my contract ends to prepare for this career change. I haven't decided if I want to stay with local government, switch to state, federal or private. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

This is something I've noticed for years, and I'm wondering if it's just my brain making up a pattern.

Whenever I watch security camera footage, police bodycam videos, police chases, or crime news, I almost never notice suspects wearing glasses. I know you can't tell if someone wears contacts, but it still seems surprisingly rare to see someone in glasses.

Or maybe criminals just have better eyesight. Maybe years of sneaking around at night, spotting security cameras, reading tiny serial numbers, and keeping an eye out for cops somehow gives them superhuman vision. 😂 Obviously I'm kidding, but it genuinely made me wonder if there's any real explanation behind this.

I'd especially love to hear from cops or anyone who's worked in law enforcement. Is there an actual explanation, or am I just noticing a pattern that doesn't really exist?