I read this site on yahoo saying most require that u were a cop first........my gf is going for a 4 year degree in csi and she never wants to be a cop can she do csi without being a cop?
2007-02-14 16:50:44 · 8 answers · asked by groundbrandon 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I know in the State of Michigan, the Michigan State Police has both cops and civilians working in their labs. Usually the people that respond to the crime scene though are police officers. The lab scientists are usually the civilian personnel. As far as other departments, I don't reallly know.
2007-02-14 17:01:45 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on who she is wanting to work for. For some departments, the CSI is a civilian specialist with no arrest authority. Others want them to be a certified officer. The "Crime Scene Investigator" tends to break down into very specialized areas. Some only do fingerprints, others only do blood work, etc. Generally, they work the crime scene, they do not interview witnesses or interrogate suspects like they do on TV. Most of their time is spent in the lab.
2007-02-14 18:19:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the particular department a CSI may not necessarily ever need be a police officer. Some are and some are not. NYPD CSU is composed of certified police officers and detectives. And civilian techs also. In fact I think Las Vegas Metro PD CSI's are not certified officers. Many smaller departments will have certified officers cross trained as CSI's as well as non sworn evidence techs, etc.
2007-02-14 16:57:41 · answer #3 · answered by Chuck J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She can be a crime scene investigator without being a cop.
2007-02-14 16:57:07 · answer #4 · answered by Stop_the_Klan@yahoo.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A crime scene investigator is a law enforcement personnel. Thus, in order to be an investigator, he must first become a policeman or an agent.
2007-02-14 17:07:59 · answer #5 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously a majority can't be obtained on this question, like many law related questions on yahoo answers. The best thing for your girlfriend to do is either ask her teachers or go to her local PD and ask a recruiter. Don't depend on answers here as truth. Ask someone who would know the answer.
Good luck!
2007-02-14 17:57:03 · answer #6 · answered by Cat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should be able to. It's more of a science thing than like being a detective. Prob depends on the branch you are trying for, state, county, municipal, etc...
2007-02-14 16:58:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no but you'll need a 4 year degree in forensic sciences.
2007-02-14 17:06:09 · answer #8 · answered by firetdriver_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋