Please join me in celebrating the work of: u/SquigglyShiba (BS | Forensic Autopsy Tech) They are our newest verified professionals. They have already been added to this post with the current roster of verified professionals. submitted by /u/life-finds-a-way [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Hello, I currently am working on a mock interview project and was wanting to know if anyone of you guys work in the footwear and tire tread examined field? This is for a college course and there is a series of questions that I must ask if anyone is interested in volunteering please PM me submitted by /u/voluntarilyweedriver [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Greetings, I am employed as a CSI for a relatively large agency that averages about 275-350 calls a year. Currently we’re running a combination of Nikon D750 and D780’s with some older Nikon SB-900 series and new SB-5000 speedlights. The problem we’re running into is the speedlights are malfunctioning or breaking on a constant basis and, government being what it is, we’re having a hard time replacing them with a budget that runs dry by December. Having said that, we’re looking into possibly using some of the cheaper non-Nikon speedlights but I have no experience with them. Is anyone running a ..read more

Welcome to our weekly discussion thread about forensic science! Forensic Scientists and Professionals! What's going on this week? Use any of the following as a prompt if you need to What do you do? What kind of work are you doing? Are you doing any new kinds of analyses? What is your work week like? Do you have crazy stories from the field/lab? Tell us! Remember! Don't reveal identifying info on decedents or victims. Change names or use nicknames if you must. Students! How's school? Use any one of the following as a prompt if you need to What degree are you pursuing? What are you learning ..read more

So I graduate may 8th with a crime scene technology/forensic science AS degree with another certification in CSI and obviously I’ve been looking for jobs for the longest. In early January of this year I applied for an evidence technician job to maybe get my foot in the door so I can get into CSI. They replied back to me a few weeks ago and since then I’ve done multiple forms, went in for a CVSA, I guess it turned out fine because then an HR lady called me back and gave me more forms to do and now this week I’m doing more forms and references to begin the background investigation part. Is this ..read more

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Hello! I'm a high school teacher and I teach a forensics class. I have a county death investigator coming to speak to my students about death investigation. What are some good questions to ask a death investigator? If you are a death investigator, what are some of the most memorable questions you've been asked? What are questions you want to be asked? Thanks!! submitted by /u/emmsalamander [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Hey everyone, I'm currently based in India and I'm contemplating choosing forensic science as my major in college. I'm really passionate about this field, but I have some concerns that I'd love to get some insights on. With AI dominating many industries, I'm curious about the future prospects of forensic science. Will advancements in technology impact the demand for forensic scientists? How can I ensure that my career remains relevant and thriving in this evolving landscape? Additionally, I'm interested to know if a degree in forensic science is valuable in foreign countries as well. Are ther ..read more

I’m looking to go into forensic science but I’m worried about not being around creatives. Are there any art based colleges with the program? Or a college that has both sciences as well as a strong arts department? Thank you! submitted by /u/teethd [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Will studying a general science degree with a major in chemistry set me back or put me a bit behind if I want to work in forensic chemistry? I want to move to Victoria (Australia) and study at the University of Melbourne and I'm not really sure what there are in terms of internships in Victoria as I don't live there currently, but Victoria Police doesn't offer anything like that (they say so on their website), what other ways could I gain a more specific skill set (if needed) if the police don't offer that kind of thing. Where should I be looking to gain experience while studying? Will studyi ..read more