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Crime Scene Investigation

Crime Scene Investigation. By: Terika Henderson. Basics of Investigating a Crime Scene. Requires Human Understanding He or She is responsible for the evaluation of the scene. Uses various types of equipment.

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Crime Scene Investigation

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  1. Crime Scene Investigation By: Terika Henderson

  2. Basics of Investigating a Crime Scene • Requires Human Understanding • He or She is responsible for the evaluation of the scene. • Uses various types of equipment. • They investigate homicides, sexual assaults, armed robberies, home invasions, and property crimes such as burglaries.

  3. Abilities • Requires ability to operate and maintain assigned police vehicle and equipment. • Requires ability to lift heavy objects and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds. • Visual Identification • Report writing and providing courtroom testimony.

  4. Working Conditions • Approximately 70% of the incumbent's time is spent processing crime scenes. • Crime scene searches are often performed by extensive kneeling, stooping, reaching and climbing. • The crime scene investigator works at the office of his or her job assignment Monday through Friday, which is normally 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  5. Knowledge and Experience • Must successfully complete a minimum of 720 hours training in crime scene processing. • Skills must be acquired in the fields of science, chemistry, anatomy and the forensics. • Crime Scene Investigator must be certified by the International Association for Identification.

  6. Major Challenge • The greatest challenge of this position is to apply scientific expertise in crime scene evidence identification and processing with the ultimate goal of successful prosecution of the offender in a court of law.

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