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Kinsley
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What does an average day as a CSI look like?
What does an average day as a CSI look like? Is there a mix between long days and short days or is it generally the same every day? Do I get to work on criminal cases or something different? I am very interested on what a work day would look like as a CSI.
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Mike K
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Hi Kinsley.
A CSI investigator often works long hours, but as with most similar professions there can be a mix. Some days will be much longer, or shorter than others. In CSI you'd work criminal cases that could be from a variety of matters involving crimes against persons (i.e.: assault, robbery, kidnapping), or crimes against property (i.e.: burglary, forgery, arson). The CSI investigator conducts work similar to that of a detective - they are assigned to matters depending on certain factors such as specific crimes, severity of crimes, crime patterns which usually require the experience and specialist knowledge of the investigators. Although working as a police officer usually is the first step to becoming a CSI investigator, there are many colleges (the internet lists Penn State, UC Davis, John Jay College - there are many more!) that offer programs for those interested in pursuing careers such as CSI. Although courses like criminal justice would be very beneficial, sciences including biology, physics, and chemistry are also very helpful. Best of luck!
Mike
John Jay College - https://www.jjay.cuny.edu/
Penn State - https://science.psu.edu/bmb/forensicscience
UC Davis - https://www.ucdavis.edu/
Addt'l CSI Programs - https://www.crimesceneinvestigatoredu.org/editors-choice-top-picks-for-the-best-associates-and-bachelors-programs-in-csi-and-forensic-science/
Interview of a CSI Investigator - https://tvpcareers.co.uk/meet-sarah-crime-scene-investigator-csi/
A CSI investigator often works long hours, but as with most similar professions there can be a mix. Some days will be much longer, or shorter than others. In CSI you'd work criminal cases that could be from a variety of matters involving crimes against persons (i.e.: assault, robbery, kidnapping), or crimes against property (i.e.: burglary, forgery, arson). The CSI investigator conducts work similar to that of a detective - they are assigned to matters depending on certain factors such as specific crimes, severity of crimes, crime patterns which usually require the experience and specialist knowledge of the investigators. Although working as a police officer usually is the first step to becoming a CSI investigator, there are many colleges (the internet lists Penn State, UC Davis, John Jay College - there are many more!) that offer programs for those interested in pursuing careers such as CSI. Although courses like criminal justice would be very beneficial, sciences including biology, physics, and chemistry are also very helpful. Best of luck!
Mike
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