The Certificate of Achievement in Crime Scene Investigations and Forensics offers instruction in the areas of crime scene processing and documentation, evidence preservation, blood spatter, DNA, fingerprints, photography, report writing, and legal issues relating to physical evidence. The curriculum prepares students with a foundation in crime scene investigations (CSI) and forensics, and is designed to meet the needs of students seeking an entry-level civilian position working crime scenes or handling evidence, as well as to enhance the credentials of law enforcement officers interested in CSI.
The Certificate of Achievement is not a guarantee for employment and only provides you a foundation about the career. Each employing agency shall have their own set of minimum qualifications for employment.
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