Criminology is the science of analyzing and

understanding criminal behavior. Chemistry is a

subset of natural sciences that deals with the
composition, structure, and properties of matter;
applied to some aspect of life, it's usually called
forensic chemistry

Criminology is a science that studies the human

actions that lead to crime. My future profession
will be linked closely with chemistry and
criminology, because both fields use basic
scientific principles to explain behavior and
identify criminal activity. Chemistry can be used
to determine whether something is harmful or
dangerous. Criminologists can use chemistry in
their questioning of defendants at trial and help
judges make informed decisions about
punishment. Chemistry can also be an important
part of crime prevention strategies by preventing
harmful substances from entering our
environment. Chemistry will play a role in
protecting us from illegal substances such as
drugs or poisons. Chemistry may also help solve a
crime if traces of a poisonous substance are found
on a gun used in an attack; thus allowing police to
trace the weapon back to where it came from."

"It takes a lot more than just the scientific

method to be a great criminal profiler. You need to
be able to decipher an unknown suspect and relate
it back to their persona."