Disadvantages Of CSI

The csi effect modifies the public’s perception of crime investigating through stereotyping and creating false myths. Aspects of crime investigation such as timing, technology, efficiency and accuracy of the process have

The “CSI effect” is an unrealistic way of thinking about forensic science, evidence, and investigation techniques thanks to the way crime scenes are portrayed in the media.

If you ever watched TV crime fighting shows like CSI, NCIS, Law and Order, and Bones, you see that these shows put forensic science on a high pedestal when the truth is these TV shows misrepresent the forensics profession in some major ways. Here are some myths that are spread to the public and what everybody believes forensic science is. One myth is that these forensic scientists are making tones of money. The truth is they are not compensated nearly as well as you’d think they’d be The national average for a medical examiner is around $45,000. While forensic engineers end to be paid a little more, about 79,000 a year in some states. Southern states tend to pay a little less, and salaries get higher as you move west and north. In the TV shows

The forensic science field is growing in popularity. In fact, the demand for professionals in the forensic

Psych is yet another unrealistic portrayal of crime shows. This show falls under the category of police because they assist the police in many cases and help them solve the crime. However, this show is highly inaccurate because of the situation. There is a man who wanted to move out of a situation, so he pretended to be a psychic. In reality, of the TV show, he just happened to be supper observant because his cop father raised him after his mom passed away. His father than taught him the skills of a police officer. This show does have some basis in reality because police sometimes do higher psychics to help on a case. Psych unlike many crime shows only falls into one crime category because the show only ever focuses on the detectives. This

Science has come a long way over the years. It has helped countless every day struggles and cure diseases most commonly found. What you don’t hear about however is the advancement of forensic science. Forensic science has helped solve countless cases of murder, rape, and sexual assault. In the case of John Joubert, it helped solve the murders of three young boys with one small piece of evidence that linked him directly to the crime.

Forensic scientists are used in many fields of study, such as criminology, pathology and biology. For example, if a person was to all out of a sudden die randomly, the forensic scientist that has a specialty in criminology, pathology and biology would be called to deal with this situation. The scientists have to examine the body to determine if the cause of the death was natural or not. After that they would either examine the body for fingerprints or wounds, or check if the person had any health problems in the past. The forensic scientists would apply the principle of blood spatter analysis. Blood spatter analysis is the interpretation of bloodstains at a crime scene in order to recreate the actions that caused the bloodshed. By using the analysis they observe the spatter of the blood, the investigators and forensic scientists can determine how the victim was wounded, what weapons were used and where the object hit the body. Evidence is really important because it can be either stopping the criminal or letting him

“Never underestimate a FBI’s ability to find things out” (Unknown). FBI agents are people who investigate situations where harm is involved. Being an FBI agent has always been something that interests me. I have always liked solving things and this job is based a lot on solving investigations. I have never been interested in a laid back job, I have always wanted something more action based. I feel as though finding out who commited a crime would be such an intriguing thing to do. Also, FBI agents save so many lives and helping people is something I enjoy. Since I have always been interested in solving crimes and helping others, I believe that being a FBI agent will be a good career choice for me.

Criminal investigators can take courses in criminal justice that cover criminal procedures, the correct way to collect evidence and the laws that govern the process. It's the same course that a police officer would take to join the force. There are courses in constitutional law, profiling and systems of law enforcement along with

Forensic Scientists are scientist who gather evidence to test and solve a criminal case. You must meet a minimum of 6 requirements to even consider the field; one must be a U.S. citizen, hold a valid driver 's license, be at least 19 (21 in some cases), have no prior convictions or arrests for felonies, domestic violence or serious misdemeanors, have a high school diploma or GED, have a minimum of two years public-contact work experience, prior law enforcement service or military service. This does not include the mental and physical stability you must have. Forensic Science is not something anyone and everyone is cut out for but it is something worth going into if that is your interest. It’s a career path that is forever evolving and changing the course of history. The job has multiple responsibilities, requirements, and financial duties, such as taking care of evidence, analyzing things correctly, having the proper training, and learning where your position and salary meet.

Crime scene characteristics can tell you a lot about the offender of the crime. Normally the information the crime scene aids with is whether future or previous crimes are related. By relating previous crimes they can find out more on the offender and whether they are planning future crimes this is also known as linkage analysis (Crime Scene Profiling). The crime scene can also help tell a story of how the crime was done. For example in some cases it could tell you if a house was broken into or if the victim allowed the offender in. In other cases it may show a fight or a struggle between the offender and the victim. Criminal Minds, although a very fictional televised program, show a very in depth view of profilers jobs and how they connect the crime scene

They have to know that they cannot touch or process anything on the scene without a warrant. Furthermore, they have to ensure that all of the evidence is collected properly, as well as a proper perimeter is established around the crime scene to keep unauthorized people out of the scene to avoid contamination and collection of evidence. They have to also deal with the issue of sometimes getting information from witness, while making sure that their safety is not placed in any

The top Forensic Science programs in the United States are located at Boston University, Drexel University, George Washington University, Michigan State University, Ohio University (main campus), State University of New York at Albany, and Virginia Commonwealth University. Working as a forensic science technician requires a lot of skill and knowledge. Some basic skills include: reading comprehension, active listening, writing, speaking, and critical thinking. With those basic skills comes basic knowledge. It is important to know about law and government, public safety and security, chemistry, and mathematics. It is also necessary to pay attention in great detail and have self-control. People know going into this field that the job can get rough. These people have to make sure they keep their emotions in check no matter how sad or gruesome the investigation

In “ Catching Crime Cars”, Alice Savage writes about the CSIs use high-tech to search clues in order to find the crime cars. In this writing, author gives two examples. One example is about a hit-and-run case. Police caught the suspect by one piece of paint that they found in the victim’s clothing. They used this piece of paint to match the model of hundreds of cars and finally found the crime car. The second example is about the CSIs used a part of a car’s frame that they found in the crime scene of the explosion in New York City. They used this clue in order to find the suspect who involved in this bombing case. According to these two example, CSIs can use everything that they find in the crime scene to catch the suspects. In this writing

For my informational interview, I chose to interview a retired Homicide Detective name Shaun Donelson who is currently now a supervisor for detectives. I interview him because he worked in the field I want to pursue after receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. After the interview I realized becoming a Homicide Detective is not an easy path to go on there are requirements to follow. The minimum requirements to become a homicide detective is a Bachelor’s Degree and experience as a sworn law enforcement officer. Based on information provided in a detective website an average detective salary in California of $97,260 and this is based on an estimation of an hourly wage of $46.76. However, salary varies greatly depending on where you