How do I get a job in forensics?
The specific education and experience requirements to be hired as a crime scene technician or forensic scientist are determined by each individual agency. In general, most law enforcement agencies look for a degree in criminal justice with a science emphasis. Any accredited laboratory is going to require a BA/BS degree in chemistry, biology or a natural science. Experience in the areas of photography, fingerprint examination, chain of custody, evidence handling and courtroom testimony can also be valuable and can be gained by completing an internship or joining local forensic organizations. It is helpful to research job listings and job descriptions for the city and state governments in the area you would like to work.

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1. Do you have a police officer reserve program?
2. How can I become a Police Officer? Are you hiring?
3. Does the West Valley City Police Department have a ride-along program?
4. Officers responded to my house to investigate a crime I was a victim of, I was curious what the status of my case was?
5. Can I add information to my police report?
6. How do I get my car out of impound?
7. Is there a warrant out for me?
8. How do I know if I have a criminal record statewide?
9. How do I take care of a traffic citation?
10. What do I have to do to make a complaint regarding an officer's conduct?
11. How can I make a claim for reimbursement for property damages or excessive fees? (i.e., towing impound fees)
12. How do I get a city background check, letter of good conduct, or VISA clearance letter?
13. I would like to check if my child's bicycle has been recovered or found.
14. How do I get a copy of my police report/traffic accident?
15. I have a youth group that would be interested in touring the Police Department. How do I make arrangements for a tour?
16. I would like to talk to someone about my contact with the West Valley City Police Department. How do I go about doing that?
17. I might have some information about a possible drug operation (or criminal activity), who do I talk to?
18. How do I get a job in forensics?
19. My house/car was broken into, why didn’t the Forensic Unit respond to process it?
20. How long does it take to search a latent print in AFIS?
21. How many cases does the Forensics Unit work a year?
22. How can I learn about IRS scams?
23. I've been contacted by a debt collector. Is this a legitimate collection agency?
24. I've been contacted by someone asking for money or personal information. Is this a scam?
25. How can I report a scam?
26. How can I get help for a friend or family member with mental health or drug problems?
27. How can I file an internet crime complaint?