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Crime Scene Crime Scene InvestigatorInvestigator
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What they do …What they do …
► They examine crime scenes to locate trace They examine crime scenes to locate trace evidence, using alternative light sources when evidence, using alternative light sources when necessary.necessary.
► They photograph crime and accident scenes.They photograph crime and accident scenes.► They analyze and process evidence at a crime They analyze and process evidence at a crime
lab.lab.► They testify and present evidence in court.They testify and present evidence in court.
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Knowledge …Knowledge …
► The know the procedures for collecting The know the procedures for collecting evidence.evidence.
► They know how to process evidence in a They know how to process evidence in a crime lab.crime lab.
► They must know the law, court procedures, They must know the law, court procedures, and governmental regulations.and governmental regulations.
► They know how to use crime scene computer They know how to use crime scene computer software and databases.software and databases.
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Skills …Skills …
► They must be able to follow protocol in collecting They must be able to follow protocol in collecting and securing evidence from a crime scene.and securing evidence from a crime scene.
► They must be able to identify and detect They must be able to identify and detect patterns that are hidden.patterns that are hidden.
► They must be able to write well to document and They must be able to write well to document and record information accurately.record information accurately.
► They must be able to communicate clearly and They must be able to communicate clearly and give accurate testimony in court.give accurate testimony in court.
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Tools they use …Tools they use …
► They use cameras and for photographing They use cameras and for photographing crime scenes.crime scenes.
► They use evidence collection kits for They use evidence collection kits for collecting samples from a crime scene.collecting samples from a crime scene.
► They use ultraviolet lamps to illuminate They use ultraviolet lamps to illuminate fluids and fingerprints. fluids and fingerprints.
► They use computer databases, such as They use computer databases, such as fingerprint identification systems.fingerprint identification systems.
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Working conditions…Working conditions…
► CSIs may work indoors in offices or crime labs.CSIs may work indoors in offices or crime labs.► They may also be called to crime scenes outdoors They may also be called to crime scenes outdoors
in any type of weather.in any type of weather.► CSIs may be called to crime scenes any time of the CSIs may be called to crime scenes any time of the
day or night, including weekends and holidays.day or night, including weekends and holidays.
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Training required…Training required…
► CSIs must have a high school diploma or CSIs must have a high school diploma or GED.GED.
►Most CSIs are trained police officers.Most CSIs are trained police officers.►Many departments require a 2-year degree Many departments require a 2-year degree
or certificate in criminal justice.or certificate in criminal justice.► Forensic scientists need 4-year degrees in Forensic scientists need 4-year degrees in
science, such as biology or chemistry.science, such as biology or chemistry.
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Who they work for…Who they work for…
► Cities and municipalitiesCities and municipalities► Police departmentsPolice departments►Governmental institutions, such as the FBI, Governmental institutions, such as the FBI,
CIA, or military policeCIA, or military police
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Income…Income…
► Average income for a Crime Scene Average income for a Crime Scene Investigator is about $58,000 per year.Investigator is about $58,000 per year.
► CSIs who are police officers have better pay CSIs who are police officers have better pay and benefits than CSIs who are civilians.and benefits than CSIs who are civilians.
► The Bureau of Labor Statistics lists forensic The Bureau of Labor Statistics lists forensic science technicians as one of the fastest science technicians as one of the fastest growing occupations today.growing occupations today.
