Then, what is the purpose of criminalistics?
Criminalistics. the science that develops a system of special procedures, methods, and means for collecting, studying, and evaluating legal evidence used in criminal proceedings for the purpose of preventing, exposing, or investigating crimes.
what hours does a criminalist work? Criminalists work at crime scenes and in laboratories. They often work irregular hours and might be called upon to give expert testimony in criminal trials.
what’s the difference between criminalist and criminologist?
Criminalistics and criminology are two different sectors within the vast field of forensic science. Criminalistics is the study of evidence to investigate crimes, and criminology is the examination of crime within society. Criminalists collect, document, preserve, and examine the physical evidence at crime scenes.
How do you become a criminalist in California?
Job requirements are:
- Associate’s degree and CSI certificate from a community college OR one year experience in crime scene investigations OR two years experience as an evidence technician with a law enforcement agency.
- Valid Class C California driver’s license.
- Successful background check/and drug test.