Collect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.
<ul><li>Maintain records of evidence and write and review reports.</li><li>Package, store and retrieve evidence.</li><li>Submit evidence to supervisors, crime labs, or court officials for legal proceedings.</li><li>Testify in court and present evidence.</li><li>Analyze and process evidence at crime scenes, during autopsies, or in the laboratory, wearing protective equipment and using powders and chemicals.</li><li>Look for trace evidence, such as fingerprints, hairs, fibers, or shoe impressions, using alternative light sources when necessary.</li><li>Photograph crime or accident scenes for evidence records.</li><li>Dust selected areas of crime scene and lift latent fingerprints, adhering to proper preservation procedures.</li><li>Create sketches and diagrams by hand or with computer software to depict crime scenes.</li><li>Serve as technical advisor and coordinate with other law enforcement workers or legal personnel to exchange information on crime scene collection activities.</li><li>Coordinate or conduct instructional classes or in-services, such as citizen police academy classes and crime scene training for other officers.</li></ul>