Securing the Crime Scene (CSI)
By Lizzie Bronson
What do they do?
- Trace Materials (fibers, hairs, plant and mineral matter)
- Blood Splatter
- Ballistics (Firearms and gunshots)
- Fingerprints
Even though they are members of the police task force they do not talk to witnesses, suspects or perform DNA analysis.
How is it used in Forensics
Education Needed
Actual Cases
Was at first only arrested and convicted of kidnapping but he had escaped before his trial. while Mr. Bundy was on the run he killed three more people, and the evidence collected in those cases led to the conviction of Mr. Bundy because his bite mark matched the bite on one of his victims Lisa Levy. The evidence collected at those three scenes matched evidence from the murder of 12 year old Kimberly Leach.
Crime Scene Evidence
Tools used by a CSI
Investigator's Badge
Sources
Works Cited
“Crime Scene Investigator Badge.” unknown. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Sept. 2015. <http://www.maxarmory.com/media/extendware/ewimageopt/media/inline/64/6/crime-scene-investigator-badge-silver-65c.jpg>.
“Crime Scene Investigator (CSI).” Explore HEALTH Careers. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Sept. 2015. <http://explorehealthcareers.org/en/Career/124/Crime_Scene_Investigator_CSI>.
“Csi before You Start.” Its Gov. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Sept. 2015. <http://www.itsgov.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/csi-before-you-start.jpg>.
“Csi Kit.” Unknown. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Sept. 2015. <http://tritechforensics.com/uploaded_files/images/products/b_4752c18f2974508ef44bc923f86a0219CK-IMCS.jpg>.
“Csi Las Vegas.” Unknown. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Sept. 2015. <https://sharewyordanoseportfolio1.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/csi-las-vegas-crime-scene.jpg>.
Tattrie, Giselle. “What does a crime scene investigator do?” Career Bear. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Sept. 2015. <http://careerbear.com/crime-scene-investigator/article/what-does-a-crime-scene-investigator-do>.
“10 Famous Criminal Cases Cracked by Forensics.” Criminal Justice Schools. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Sept. 2015. <http://www.criminaljusticeschools.org/blog/10-famous-cases-cracked-by-forensics