What is a forensic technician?
A forensic technician, also known as a criminalist, is a professional who specializes in collecting and analyzing physical evidence related to the commission of crimes. Forensic technicians work in the lab and in the field, and they are primarily employed by government agencies, although they can also work for private companies such as labs which specialize in evaluating evidence for small police departments and agencies which cannot retain their own forensic technicians. Job prospects in this field are generally very bright, especially in urban areas.
