A Look Into the World of Forensic Technology Growing up, I was always unsure of the profession I was going to pursue. I went from being a nurse, to a doctor, to being an architect. It wasn’t until my sophomore year of high school when I became interested in science and decided to go into the field of biology, with focus on forensic science. Because of my strong interest in the subject, I was excited when given an opportunity to interview someone in the profession. I had the chance to interview Jackie Stevens, a forensic lab technician supervisor for the Southwest Louisiana Crime Lab in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Her experience in many fields of biology made her the perfect person to interview and to hopefully learn more about my interests and
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Although there are many different branches in the realm of forensic science, forensic technicians are in the forefront of the field and others rely heavily upon their findings (Schneider 238). Many forensic technicians are classified as crime scene investigators. These technicians go to crime scenes to collect vital evidence and gather information on the victim and surroundings. When evidence is found, testing will be done in a lab to find information regarding the crime (“Forensic Services”). Other technicians, such as Jackie, hold a supervising position the laboratory. These technicians do a variety of different tasks such as testing evidence, running quality assurance checks on the technology, and guiding other technicians into finding results of a case (Lehman 107). According to Jackie, there is always something to be …show more content…
Because of successful shows such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Bones, and Criminal Minds, forensic science has noticed a growing interest from people around the world (Tebbett 64). On average, about 13,000 forensics-based jobs are available each year, with the numbers continuing to grow (James). Jackie often stated how the job is perfect for those who like a good challenge. “There’s always something new to explore in this field. The versatility also allows the technician to think outside of the box. I think this is why the career catches so much
Although there are many different branches in the realm of forensic science, forensic technicians are in the forefront of the field and others rely heavily upon their findings (Schneider 238). Many forensic technicians are classified as crime scene investigators. These technicians go to crime scenes to collect vital evidence and gather information on the victim and surroundings. When evidence is found, testing will be done in a lab to find information regarding the crime (“Forensic Services”). Other technicians, such as Jackie, hold a supervising position the laboratory. These technicians do a variety of different tasks such as testing evidence, running quality assurance checks on the technology, and guiding other technicians into finding results of a case (Lehman 107). According to Jackie, there is always something to be …show more content…
Because of successful shows such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Bones, and Criminal Minds, forensic science has noticed a growing interest from people around the world (Tebbett 64). On average, about 13,000 forensics-based jobs are available each year, with the numbers continuing to grow (James). Jackie often stated how the job is perfect for those who like a good challenge. “There’s always something new to explore in this field. The versatility also allows the technician to think outside of the box. I think this is why the career catches so much