How do they match: Police Identification and Records Officers

  • Police Identification and Records Officers

  • Process film and prints from crime or accident scenes.
  • Analyze and process evidence at crime scenes, during autopsies, or in the laboratory, wearing protective equipment and using powders and chemicals.
  • Identify, compare, classify, and file fingerprints, using systems such as Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) or the Henry Classification System.
  • Submit evidence to supervisors, crime labs, or court officials for legal proceedings.

  • Process forensic or legal evidence in accordance with procedures.
  • Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.