I’m not choosing this field for myself. I’m choosing it for all of the hundreds of thousands of people I hope to help with my work. My intended path into law enforcement is not exactly orthodox, but I hope that with staunch dedication and unwavering perseverance I can make a difference because that is all that matters to me. If I can make a difference in only a few lives, I will feel more than satisfied with my work and will be able to work the rest of my career exuberantly. I intend to pursue Criminology and Psychology as a dual undergraduate degree. While in college, I hope to obtain my Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification to work in 911 operations before applying to the FBI Academy, where I wish to work as an FBI Special Agent in the FBI’s Behavioral Sciences Unit. Eventually, I wish to earn my Doctorate in Forensic and Legal Psychiatry. I know these goals are extremely lofty, but I am more than willing to put in the work, knowing that the reward will be better than anything I could imagine. By applying behavioral psychology to law enforcement, I can not only keep the public safer through psychological screening, but I can also assist in upholding the integrity of the legal system. I know that the use of psychology in law enforcement can permanently change the way people see and think about crime to the point where crimes can be intercepted before they are even committed. This work, if implemented correctly, could decrease crime rates in the United States as a whole, therefore giving the public a better sense of security within themselves. Additionally, a change in perspective towards criminals themselves by focusing on the “why” of crimes rather than the “how” would both lessen the strain on the legal system and the strain on many already overcrowded prison systems. I don’t think that this aspect of law enforcement gets enough attention, even as it has been growing in popularity as of recently, and I wish to be a part of the new generation of law enforcement officials taking on the challenge. The other difference I hope to make is one more personal, but important all the same. In most areas, less than twenty percent of law enforcement officials are female. Of course, this varies greatly by area and department, but it does not change the fact that I wish to be a role model for so many other young women dreaming of pursuing a career in law enforcement and making a true difference in their world. Change is hard, but if even one person takes the first step towards it, then I believe an impact has already been made. I don’t wish to be an FBI Agent for admiration or gratitude; being an advocate and role model for change, in both society and the legal world, is gratitude enough for me. Even one person can make all the difference in the world.