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Crime Scene Training
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Crime Scene Training can vary from state to state and from one provider to another, however there are several basic skills and knowledge requirements common to most programs.

There are many colleges, universities as well as many independent training and consulting company’s specializing in forensic evidence and crime scene training. Most offer Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees and Certifications in Crime Scene Training.

Some of the courses in Crime Scene Training include:

· Crime Scene and Evidence Photography
· Fingerprint Development & Recovery
· Footwear & Tire Track Evidence
· Homicide and Other Death Investigations
· Incident Scene Videography
· Scene Sketching & Diagramming
· Writing Effective Reports
· Scene Investigations
· Crime Reconstruction
· Reconstruction and Interrogation
· Managing Major Investigations
· Bloodshed Interpretations
· Advance Bloodshed Interpretations
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Some Positions require you have a 4 year degree in science while others require a GED or High School graduation diploma. Generally, if you want to work in a crime laboratory as a Criminalist you will need at least a 4 year degree in science (such as Biology or Chemistry). If you want to be a Crime Scene Technician you usually need less of a formal education. Some agencies especially government or municipal require you to be a sworn police officer before becoming a Crime Scene Investigator but most do not.
If the position you want requires formal training then check your local colleges and universities. Many community colleges have Criminal Justice classes that include Crime Scene training. Search for a campus based college or university program.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, a "forensic science technician" is a person employed to "collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations" (this would include crime scene technicians who work in the field and technicians who work in the crime laboratory). The bureau listed "forensic science technicians" as one of the fastest growing occupations in 2004 and numbers nationwide increased from 9,800 in 2004 to 12,040 in 2008. In May 2009 the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the mean hourly wage was $26.47 and the mean annual wage was $55,070 (annual wages at the 10 percentile were $32,420 and the 90 percentile were $84,260) for forensic science technicians.
You can also make yourself more marketable by earning a certificate or degree in Crime Scene Training or Forensic Science online from a college with a respected program. Many online programs can be completed in less time than traditional campus based programs.

Regardless of what the education and experience are for the job you are seeking, there are some things you can do to prepare for the job and the interview. Again, reading over the material on this site will give you some information. But if you really want to be prepared, you must do more. As a person who interviews candidates for law enforcement jobs I can tell you that agencies are inclined to give jobs to those who have a clear understanding of the job they are applying for, and have done something to prepare themselves for the job.

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Forensic science professionals work together to uncover the mysteries of crimes. Crime scene investigation job titles include:

· Crime scene technician (also called forensic specialist)
· Forensic science technician
· Criminalist

It's not all high-tech and glamour, as you see on TV, but if you're patient, methodical and have an eye for detail, it could be the right career for you. Naming suspects and deducing their motives by analyzing physical evidence--from fingerprints to hair and skin samples--is all in a day's work for investigators. College degrees can be obtained at the associate, bachelor's, or master's level.

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