Explore Careers in Crime Scene Investigation and Forensic Science
Uncover the world of crime scene investigation and forensic science with insights on education, career paths, and diverse backgrounds. Discover various archetypes of investigators, required education levels, and the crucial link between different fields like biology, chemistry, computer science, and more.
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Careers & Education Crime Scene Investigation PRESENTED BY: ERIC BAECHLE
About your presenter Cybercrimes Investigator for the U.S. Attorney s Office Certified Digital Forensic Examiner Certified Fraud Examiner Education and Degrees A.S. in Accounting Champlain University, Champlain College Online B.S. in Information Technology Security Western Governors University M.A. Criminal Justice American Military University Post-Graduate Certificate in Digital Forensics American Military University
Forensic Science (definition) Forensic belonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate Science the intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment
Careers in Crime Scene Investigation The Three Archetypes of Crime Scene Investigators Sworn Law Enforcement Officers Work on behalf of the government and government agencies Unsworn Crime Scene Investigators/Technicians Can be government or commercial (private investigator) Unsworn Laboratory Technicians/Examiners Can be government or commercial (specialist facilities)
Careers in Crime Scene Investigation The Education of Crime Scene Investigation Sworn Law Enforcement Officers Specialist Certifications up to Advanced Degrees Unsworn Crime Scene Investigators/Technicians Degreed apprentices up to Advanced Degrees (maybe prior LEO) Unsworn Laboratory Technicians/Examiners Advanced Degrees up to Published Expert
What Background/Education feeds Crime Scene Investigation? Biology Chemistry Physics Mechanical Engineering Accounting & Finance Psychology (Psy.D.) Computer Science & Robotics Linguistics Conservation and Restoration Wildlife and Forestry Mathematics Medical (M.D.) Photography Specialist Degrees (e.g. Fire Science, Marine Ecology, etc.) The List goes on and on and on.
What not to do Forensic Science Degrees and Criminal Justice Degrees Unless, you are looking to work in management/administration.
Why? You have to make an argument to lay-persons (the judge and jurors) that you are better educated, more skilled, and more correct in your process and analysis than the other guy and maybe stake someone s life or freedom on it. What if the argument was over DNA? Forensic Science major, or a Geneticist? What if the argument was over metal fatigue? Criminal Justice major, or Mechanical Engineer?
Conclusion Forensic Science and Crime Scene Investigation involves many fields Being an Investigator requires professional education. Your actions and observations are being used by the court because of your qualifications and experience with the topic! Your findings and arguments may be under fire from an Expert Witness.
