crime lab technician

Evidence examination specialist

A crime lab technician analyzes physical evidence collected from crime scenes—fingerprints, DNA samples, fibers, ballistics, bodily fluids.

They work in laboratories rather than in the field, using scientific methods to process evidence that may be presented in court.

The crime lab technician matched the blood sample to the suspect.

Also called forensic science technician or criminalist.

Related

fingerprints · hair sample · microscope · swab · blood · blood spatter · samples · analysis · test results · CSI · detective · murder · cold case · fibers · trace · trace evidence · gloves · specimens

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role in criminal justice system

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One who commits wrongdoing

criminal · defense attorney · public defender · accused · defendant

relationship to crime

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Person who breaks laws

offender · perpetrator · lawbreaker · felon · fugitive

work environment and method

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Officer assigned regular route

beat officer · undercover agent · patrol officer · homicide detective · first responder

Family

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