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A forensic science technician photographs a bloodstained knife at a crime scene.

work and their job duties. They may be called criminalists, forensic science technicians, crime scene technicians, forensic investigators, crime scene analysts, evidence technicians, and criminalistics officers . In the past, most CSIs were police officers who had completed some training in forensic investigation. While specially trained police officers still work as CSIs, many departments are hiring civilian workers who have bachelor’s degrees in a natural science, such as chemistry or biology, or in forensic science. CSIs work at crime scenes and laboratories and may appear in court. CRIME SCENES CSIs have many duties at crime scenes. They secure the area to protect evidence from being disturbed or tampered with and determine what

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