CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

Forensic Scientist helps investigate crimes by collecting and analyzing crime scene evidence (Occupational Outlook Handbook). The scientist can have a focus of the crime scene or laboratory work. Forensic scientist needs some knowledge in writing for the lab reports needed after an investigation. This work environment interested me as a begin high school being in a program from the Chattanooga Police Department. In the program, we learned the lifestyle of the officers and everyday scenarios they…

PROFILE A highly energetic, versatile and professional, criminal investigator with over 8 years experience in the British Army. Extensively trained and experienced in conducting serious and complex criminal investigations encompassing civil, international and military law. Particularly effective within the fields of preserving and recovering evidence, interviewing suspects and witnesses, preparing reports and disclosure. KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS • Problem Solving: I am a methodical problem solver,…

Criminal investigation is meant to be done by a series of rules and regulations. There are different types of rules for the way police, detectives and agents go about a crime scene, collect evidence, ask witness and interrogate key suspects. There are even rules about the way they travel. Crime shows are kind of similar but there are some major differences. Most crime shows are meant for entertainment not information. Crime shows sometimes get their information right when the agents go about a…

his cause of death, thus the birth of forensic science. Forensic science then saw a significantly long standstill in discoveries until the 1800’s, where Toxicology was discovered, and forensic science was recognized as an important factor in solving crimes and mysteries, particularly the “Jack the Ripper” cases. Then, in 1950, the first ever academic department of forensic science was established to teach those who were not self-taught, opening up the possibility of a career as a forensic…

Education In the CSI episode “Burked,” one of the featured analysts was a forensic entomologist. Forensic entomologists apply their knowledge of insects to a variety of investigative purposes, such as estimating the time since a person has died (Investigating Forensics). Forensic entomologists can also apply their knowledge to establish a connection between the victim and a suspect, or to determine the geographic location of the victim’s death. Other responsibilities of forensic entomologists…

criminal justice world, the theory of criminal investigation is laid out in a way that seems to be the same for every situation, but that is not the case in all cases. In some cases, the process has to be critiqued to fit the situation. In the world we live in we criminals are unfortunately getting better and better at committing crimes with little trace. People believe that the information investigators need are right their hands because of the CSI effect. This makes it harder and harder for…

Apart from just reading, Sherlock Holmes comics helped the real detectives and crime investigators as well. Sherlock Holmes was beyond intelligent. Sherlock Holmes has incredible trust in his capacities and limits. This certainty doesn't appear to be narcissistic and proud. Holmes is not an emotional person, he even strives to show a cold…

Forensic science is one aspect of law enforcement where crime-solving, technology and science meet in support of the Theory of Transfer (When two objects meet, some evidence of that meeting can be found later and verified). There was a significant instance in 1248 where a Chinese Author; His DuanYu published a book (The Washing Away of Wrongs) on how medical knowledge could be applied to solve a crime; for example, distinguishing drowning from strangulation. Fast forward, in 1784 an Englishman…

Developmental psychology focuses on the child’s motor skills, problem solving, and moral understanding to name a few (MNT). When I think of Forensic psychology, the television show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation immediately comes to mind, and for good reasons. Forensic psychology does, in fact, involve criminal investigation. One must able to comprehend the justice system and perhaps even “think like a criminal” in order to testy in court. Behavior analysis can easily be considered a…

Forensic Analysis: Art or Science? Forensic analysis (often referred to as forensic science) is the application of science to legal matters and crime solving chemistry. There are many issues regarding this “science,” such as whether it is a “science” at all. Forensic analysis is more of an art than a science. There are many scientific methods and procedures involved with forensic analysis, but with the somewhat large possibility of human error affecting the results, and considering the…