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What is the difference between Crime scene investigator and crime scene technician?
A'crime scene technician' and a Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) are just different terminology used for the same job. they are specialists whose duties it is to gather the evidence at the scene of the offense and preserve it in such a way as to make it usable as evidence. The 'technician' may, or may not, be a sworn officer.
How would a crime scene officer package weapons?
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Do you need to be a police officer first before becoming a crime scene investigator?
I dont know about other states, but in Illinois you have to be a police officer for 2 years before you can become a crime scene investigator. I don't know about other states, but in Illinois you have to be a police officer for 2 years before becoming a crime scene investigator.
What does a soco mean as in fornesic scientist?
In Britain the acronym SOCO stands for Scene Of Crime Officer. A SOCO records and gathers evidence from a crime scene.
What duties are needed to be a CSI?
to seal off the crime scene and examine the evidence provided
Who is the first to arrive at a crime scene?
the FAO (first attending officer) is first on the scene when called to a crime.
What precautions do soco take at a scene of a crime?
The scene of a crime in the first instance is usually investigated by a constable who has responded to a call to attend the scene. His job is to take down details of the crime and statements from witnesses. It is also his job to preserve the crime scene until the Scenes of Crime Officer (SOCO) arrives to take over the investigation.
What is the time for assulting an officer?
In most every jurisdiction I am aware of, assaulting a law enforcement officer in the performance of their duties is a felony crime.
Who is considered as the main actor in crime scene investigation?
The 'lead' investigating officer/detective is in charge regardless of who is "working" the scene.
Is it illegal to shine a flashlight at a police officer?
Yes, it is illegal to shine a flashlight at a police officer as it can be considered obstructing an officer's duties or interfering with their work, which is a crime.
How do you ensure that no unauthorised people entered the scene of the crime?
Station an officer (or several if it requires) to guard the scene until the processing is completed.
What are some of the concerns and priorities of a responding officer when entering a crime scene?
who was invole and to not disturb the evidence
