Criminology For DummiesExplore the world of crime and punishment Police, forensics, and detective stories dominate our TV screens and bookshelvesfrom fictional portrayals such as Silence of the Lambs and Law and Order to lurid accounts of real life super criminals like Pablo Escobar and Al Capone. As well as being horribly fascinating, knowledge of what makes criminals tick is crucial to governments, who spend billions of dollars each year trying to keep their people safe.