Forensic Interview

I have always had a natural curiosity for the sciences and combining it with my other interest in crime has led to my dramatic interest in forensic science. The science behind collecting, identifying, and analyzing evidence is always changing as we learn more about the natural world. To believe that the tiniest strand of hair can tell a story and possibly bring justice to families captures my complete attention. Therefore, when deciding on who to interview, I chose someone who was involved in the forensic field and had years of experience. My interviewee was Joel Smith, a former crime scene investigator and now manager of his own forensic unit for the Port St. Lucie Police Department. I reached out to him, and he was kind enough to accept my …show more content…
When I asked Mr. Smith what led him down this career path, he said it was purely accidental, originally in the agricultural field he ran into security, and became a CSI. Currently, to be a CSI you have to be certified and would be better if there was a degree but back then it was not necessary and quite easy to obtain. However, the most valuable knowledge I gained was the challenges and reality of a job related to forensics. Joel's daily routine consisted of training for new equipment, processing evidence, print work, and submission. All of these tasks are expected but very unique which Joel said he enjoys however, it is also a challenge. When asking for the challenges of the job, it connected directly back to the routine. Getting to learn new technology is exciting but can be tricky and take time to get used to, processing evidence especially fingerprints (print work) is done manually and can take hours. While it definitely is exhausting, I personally find the process of it all exciting and the results it will bear, rewarding. Still, it is helpful, I know the struggles, to see if I can handle it or not. The entire interview was filled with valuable information and productive