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At most Departments, in order to be a Crime Scene Investigator, or also commonly called a Crime Scene Technician, the minimum schooling that is needed is a 2 year Associates Degree in a hard science or in a Criminal Justice field. However, with the competition that has evolved in forensics due to the media, a Bachelors or Masters in the areas mentioned above is highly recommended, and any volunteering will improve your chances of hire. This is not to be confused with becoming a Criminalist, which will take at least a Bachelors.
u have to go 5 or 6 years

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How can you become a CSI?

If you read a realistic job description of a CSI, it's clear that the television show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation doesn't accurately portray the profession.To be a CSI, you have to be physically fit and agile. You must have a firearm while working, so you'll be trained to handle a weapon for safety precautions.To qualify to be a CSI you need exactly 720 hours of training in crime scene processing; you also need a combined total of 240 hours of training in 5 other important fields such as photography and fingerprinting.The job requires much police work, and can often at times be dangerous and unsafe. There can be hostage situations, gun fire, and other risky factors. Remember that being a CSI means that, though it could rarely happen, you're involved with a murder - you could become a personal target of the perpetrator if something goes wrong.Finally, you need to have a strong sense of justice. Being a CSI involves court cases, hearings, interrogations and observing many details at the crime scene to put perpetrator(s) in prison. The job is a mental and emotional challenge but can be enjoyable for those who want to help others and send criminals to jail.


What is the difference of real CSI and TV CSI?

Real CSI involves the collection and analysis of physical evidence from crime scenes to support criminal investigations, typically conducted by trained forensic professionals. TV CSI, on the other hand, often exaggerates the abilities and speed of forensic investigations, using unrealistic technology and dramatized scenarios for entertainment purposes.


What is CSI in French?

CSI - Crime Scene Investigation - l'investigation de scène de crime.


What was the name of a television show that was based on forensics?

CSI


How do csi use DNA?

to catch criminals with hair finger prints ect....

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How long do you need to stay in school to become a csi?

I heard 2 years in college. It might be 4 though


How many years of collage is acquired to become a CSI?

I think you have to spend approx. 5 or 6 years in collage to become a CSI.


How many yeas does it take to become a CSI Agent?

5 to 8 years


Is purnell Roberts actor have a son on csi Miami?

No, his son died many years ago.


What kind of education do you need for csi?

To be an eligible CSI agent you need a minimum of 4 years bachelor for Science degree grade of 80+ in one of the following: biology, biochemistry, chemistry, medical laboratory science.Note:this may only apply to Canada


Where can I take csi classes at?

You can take CSI classes at your local community college or university. You can also takes CSI classes online although you have to make sure the classes are legitimate.


How many CSI shows are there?

There are 3 CSI series running: the "original" CSI set in Las Vegas, CSI Miami, and CSI New York.


Where can I get CSI certification?

You can get a CSI certification through the FBI (federal bureau of investigations) and through your local community college. They have a lot of people that want to help you.


How much is a csi salary in New York?

First off you need to get your degree in this field which takes two years at least. CSI careers offer as low as $40,000 and as high as $170,000. These salary s differ depending on the job.


What station is CSI on?

CSI has aired on multiple networks over the years, including CBS and USA Network.


Is it easy to find a job as a CSI?

No. Because of the popularity of "CSI" television programs, many people apply for the few jobs that are available. The best candidates have college degrees in criminalistics, forensic science, and laboratory sciences. Most crime scene investigators are law enforcement officers who have CSI duties as a regular or collateral assignment.


What degrees do you need to become a CSI agent?

IT DEPENDS ON WHERE YOU ARE GOING USUALLY HAVE TO HAVE 4 YEARS OF STUDY IN A SCIENCE DEGREE OR WHATEVER THE OFFICE REQUIRES YOU TO STUDY IN