What are the job duties and responsibilities of a forensic evidence technician?
Forensic Evidence Technicians are responsible for the documentation, collection, preservation, and transportation of physical evidence from crime scenes and autopsies, including the fingerprint processing of evidence items and vehicles. The documentation process includes crime scene, subject, autopsy, and aerial photography (aerial photography involves riding in a helicopter above and around crime scenes while taking pictures). Forensic Evidence Technicians are also responsible for processing and collecting evidence from suspects, witnesses, victims, and deceased individuals. Additional duties involve operating various types of audio and video equipment, preparing extensive reports using a computer, and testifying in court when asked to do so.
