It is a science that studies the causes and circumstances of individual crimes, the personalities of offenders and the suppression of them.

The criminologist is responsible for conducting studies and research relevant to know the facts on which the crime occurred and who is the author of the same.

The work of the forensic Spain carried out joint police scientific and forensic doctors. All of this is overseen by an investigating judge.

Police scientific

The Spanish police because of the need to incorporate new technologies in the area of forensic science was forced to create UPC (Police Scientific Units) within the national police force.

These units are responsible for clarifying matters relating to criminology. To do this, they have científico-policiales techniques and some laboratories with great strides.

His work usually carried out in most cases in the laboratories, although sometimes tend to go out on the street. This unit gives never sees offenders directly.

Medical Examiners

This section of the police is responsible for everything related to the victims of murder or suicide and the bodies of people who have died under suspicious circumstances.

The forensic are responsible for justice to rule the problems of forensic medicine. They are responsible to accompany the judge in lifting the bodies.

Subsequently reviewed and conducted a scheme from the scene of the crime, the time and place for them. They are also responsible for checking the status of the crime scene.

Once in the lab is responsible for conducting the autopsy which is a thorough analysis of the bodies. The purpose of this action is to find incriminating evidence on the bodies.

Remarks

There is currently in Spain the Spanish Society for Research in Criminology (ESIC), which is responsible for promoting studies and research in this field.

One of the main actions undertaken is to connect the criminal members of the association to become consultation and comment on the outcome of investigations.