How much schooling do you need to be a crime scene investigator?

Answer 1

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WRONG--> absolutely not....a police officer many times is a crime scene investigator on his own...maybe not murders but burglaries, car larcenies, etc.....college cannot give you what you need to know to be a good crime scene investigator...only experience with criminals and the scenes themselves can give you what you need...

You have to go to college to become a crime scene investigator because you need a degree in criminal justice and forensic science.

Answer 2

being a crime scene investigator takes hands on learning usually associated with being a law enforcement officer, and becoming a crime scene investigator. You can get degrees in most science areas and become a criminologist working in a lab obtaining results on things such as DNA and other evidence submitted by law enforcement affiliates. Generally though it will take working in an actual police department to then gain the experience needed to be a crime scene investigator. there are a lot of short term occupational programs that you can enroll in. A great one is LA PUENTE VALLEY REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL CENTER. They offer a hands on forensic science academy that would give you a great start in gaining the skills you need to enter into the crime scene investigating career field.

Answer 3

Many agencies employ civilian (non-sworn/non-law enforcement) technicians to accomplish their forensic work, and yet many others train their own officers/agents (sworn law enforcement) to be technicians. It will depend on the department in which you are interested in working. Obviously the departments that take their technicians from the ranks of their own officers will require that you attend their academy and become a LEO first.

Answer 4

3 years of collage

Answer 5

Yes you do