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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 database can be used to find matches for DNA samples from a crime scene?
Many of the world's most developed countries have their own DNA databanks. A sample of every criminal's DNA is taken. If unidentified DNA is found at a crime scene, it can be run through the databank to see if it matches any known criminals.In the United States, this databank is called CODIS(Combined DNA Index System).In the United Kingdom, this databank is called NDNAD, or the UK National Criminal Intelligence DNA Database.
What are the benefits to using DNA to solve crimes?
The DNA of each individual is unique. No two individuals share the same genetic make up unless they are identical twins. Analyzing DNA samples found at a crime scene can help place a suspect at the crime scene. If it can be legally proven that a suspect was present at a crime scene, there is practically no refutation to this finding. DNA test data is very valuable in court. But if you were never at the scene of the crime how can they prove you were anyone could have put it there?
What cells would I use to extract DNA from a living person?
Any cells can be used as you will find DNA in almost all of them (a few exceptions are red blood cells, platelets, etc.) but even where one specific cell in a tissue has no DNA many adjacent cells in the sample will have DNA.
What do cells do to help your body?
There are many different types of Cells. Some fight germs, some make up many different styles of body parts and some deliver many different types of substances to your body's systems.
Imagine you are a detective examining a crime scene. You are trying to identify the person who committed the crime, so you collect many samples at the crime scene. Which sample would be most useful in identifying the person who committed the crime?
A piece of fingernail found at the crime scene
How many knives did heck Tate really had at the crime scene?
Tate had six knives at the crime scene.
Are there opportunities for advancement of a crime scene investigator?
yes many
How many crime scene investigators are there employed in the US?
alot
How many times rope off crime scene?
It depends on the size and nature of the crime scene. Typically, law enforcement will rope off a crime scene once to secure the area and prevent contamination of evidence. Additional ropes or barriers may be used to create zones within the crime scene for different investigative purposes.
What is the difference between CSI and detectives?
A crime scene investigator (csi) is a detective. CSI is only one of the many sub divisions in the detective division. The crime scene investigators main focus is the crime scene. Whereas the other parts of the detective division focus on other aspects of the crime.
Where are courses offered in crime scene investigation?
"There are many places that off courses involving crime scene investigations. For example, Kaplan University and South University have great programs in crime scene investigation and American Intercontinental University has programs for forensic science."
How do I go about getting my crime scene investigator license?
Many colleges, even online programs, offer crime scene investigator courses. Kaplan University online offers a short but satisfactory program. http://www.kaplanuniversity.edu/criminal-justice/crime-scene-technician-certificate.aspx
How many finger prints do you get from a crime scene?
There is actually no set number as to how many finger prints are got from a crime scene. There are cases where the criminal is a pro and does not leave even one full finger print and there are cases where the criminal is a novice or someone is being framed where multiple prints are found.
What are your chances of getting a job as a crime scene technician?
As many as there are crimes. They are relative
How can you tell what weapon was used in a particular crime scene?
There are many ways - such as... Entry & exit wounds on a corpse, powder residue, bullet holes at the crime scene, rifling (on any recovered projectile).
The Benefits of Getting a Crime Scene Job?
Seeking a crime scene job can be a good career choice for many reasons. The crime scene field enjoys a steady job outlook in both good and bad economic times. Salaries for crime scene jobs tend to be quite good. Workers can provide a good quality of life for their families. Many people who work crime scene jobs also derive a great sense of satisfaction because they perform such important services for the community. The major crime scene job that is growing in career popularity is crime scene cleanup. Crime scene cleaners are called in to clean and disinfect crime scenes after the police have finished their work. This job requires special equipment such as protective body suits. Crime scene cleaners must possess expertise in sanitation procedures and specialized cleaning techniques. Many people in this profession gain their skills on the job through apprenticeships. Just like with any other job, some drawbacks come along with a crime scene job. One obvious drawback is the grisly nature of dealing with human remains. Some people cannot handle the horrifying sights and overpowering odors of crime scenes day in and day out. Bodily fluids like blood along with bodily remnants like brain matter are confronted daily by crime scene cleaners. A person needs to possess a strong stomach to succeed in a crime scene job. The work hours can also be unpredictable. A call might come in at three o'clock in the morning from a distraught family member, and it is the job of professional crime scene services to be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If a person can adjust to the challenges of a crime scene job, then he or she can look forward to a fulfilling career. Workers in the crime scene field report that clients are for the most part highly appreciative of their services. Tragedy is unfortunately unavoidable, but crime scene workers help to alleviate its effects. Helping families get through a traumatic time in their lives is one of the best parts of a crime scene job.
