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Anyone who has watched television crime shows like “CSI” knows that crime scene investigation relies heavily on science. However, it is equally important that crime scene technicians are familiar with criminal procedures and laws of evidence so that they do not adversely affect the case they are trying to build as they attempt to solve crimes.

Most technicians have a solid background in forensic science and its related technology. They will have completed criminal justice training both for general laws of evidence and for the specific jurisdiction in which they live and work. The top crime scene technician s will obtain a specific criminal justice degree program and participate in ongoing training and education as the field is constantly evolving.

At the core of the technician job is to collect and analyze physical evidence associated with a crime. This ranges from taking crime scene photo and fingerprints to analyzing fibers, dna, as well as physical evidence from the victim’s body. This scientific detective work can form the foundation of an ultimate prosecution of a criminal. It requires a knowledge of biology, chemistry, and forensics. Technicians usually work long shifts at all hours and must past extensive background checks before being hired.