How do they match: Police Identification and Records Officers

  • Crime Lab Analyst
  • Crime Laboratory Analyst
  • Crime Scene Evidence Technician
  • Crime Scene Examiner
  • Crime Scene Investigator
  • Crime Scene Specialist
  • Crime Scene Technician
  • Crime Victim Specialist
  • Police Crime Scene Technician

  • Collect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.

  • Analyze and process evidence at crime scenes, during autopsies, or in the laboratory, wearing protective equipment and using powders and chemicals.
  • Coordinate or conduct instructional classes or in-services, such as citizen police academy classes and crime scene training for other officers.
  • Create sketches and diagrams, by hand or computer software, to depict crime scenes.
  • Dust selected areas of crime scene and lift latent fingerprints, adhering to proper preservation procedures.
  • Photograph crime or accident scenes for evidence records.
  • Process film and prints from crime or accident scenes.
  • Serve as technical advisor and coordinate with other law enforcement workers or legal personnel to exchange information on crime scene collection activities.
  • Submit evidence to supervisors, crime labs, or court officials for legal proceedings.

  • Analyze crime scene evidence.
  • Examine crime scenes to obtain evidence.
  • Record crime or accident scene evidence with video or still cameras.