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.