Definition: Crime analysts are individuals who specialize in research and analysis to help law enforcement agencies identify emerging criminal trends, better allocate manpower and maximize their ability to serve the public. Crime analysts may serve as criminal intelligence officers, alerting police to issues they may be otherwise unaware of. They also help locate, track and alert law enforcement to the whereabouts of dangerous criminals and persons of interest.
Crime analyst jobs are typically civilian careers.
Crime analyst jobs are typically civilian careers.