What would you call this profession?

Question

I really would like to be the person that goes to a crime scene, takes down evidence, then tries to find the murderer. But I don't want to work on just that one crime my whole life. I was thinking it was a criminal investigator, but that seems to be a police officer. Also, what majors does this job need???

Answer 1

Generally they are separate jobs. Police secure the crime scene-Crime scene investigators collect evidence at the crime scene-Forensic science investigators process the evidence-Criminal investigators/detectives put it all together to solve the crime. To do it all you would have to have degrees in criminal justice, forensic science & a minor in law. Your best bet is with the FBI, with great grades they may help you further a carrer goal. It is a tough course, good luck on your quest.

Answer 2

Crime Scene Investigator, or police detective, or crime lab investigator.

There are two routes -- if you're talking about the science-based route (i.e. testing, etc.) you can go to school for criminal justice, but really what you want is a hard science (like chemistry, or biology) with strong practical skills. Many places will teach courses on "forensic" science, which is the process of investigation. You may have to have an advanced degree (like a master's or Ph.D.) and do internships in different agencies.

Someone who "takes down" evidence is usually called a police detective They go through the police academy, usually spend some time as a "beat" officer before being promoted. Criminal justice majors are accepted, but these days good detectives also have other skills, like psychology, sociology, math, pathology, foreign language (almost a must in criminal justice these days). Then you may have to go to the police academy. Another option is the military as an M.P. you will likely get most of the training you need from the military to do a civilian job, just climb up.

Answer 3

Detective or Crime Scene Investigator

Answer 4

There are crime scene investigators, or criminologists who gather evidence. They work on different crime scenes, sometimes several times a day. Detectives also examine crime scenes and do follow up on possible suspects.

Criminologists usually have degrees in either biology, pathology, or entomology.

Answer 5

You watch too much TV. Crime scene investigators collect evidence, take it back to the lab and do tests. Detectives do the street work, the interviews, the chasing etc.

Answer 6

Investigator conducts ocular inspection of the scene of the crime and adopt methods to trace the culprit/s. Study criminology and law for this work.

Answer 7

Detective or investigator, depending on the title the particular agency uses.