Comments on: Latent Print Examiner Career – Latent Fingerprint Examiner Salary and Training Info http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com Tue, 08 May 2012 01:59:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Radek M. Gadek http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/latent-print-examiner-career/#comment-44138 Radek M. Gadek Sun, 01 Apr 2012 12:14:35 +0000 http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/#comment-44138 It's not always the case, but in many jurisdictions crime scene technicians are also sworn-in law enforcement officers. What people say isn't always 100% accurate, so I wouldn't want you to get disheartened OR get your hopes too high up. Thus, inquire with the SPECIFIC agency for more information. It’s not always the case, but in many jurisdictions crime scene technicians are also sworn-in law enforcement officers.

What people say isn’t always 100% accurate, so I wouldn’t want you to get disheartened OR get your hopes too high up. Thus, inquire with the SPECIFIC agency for more information.

]]> By: bhagya http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/latent-print-examiner-career/#comment-43616 bhagya Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:12:13 +0000 http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/#comment-43616 I have a question, i was told in order to be a latent examiner, you'd have to start off as a police officer, is that true? I have a question, i was told in order to be a latent examiner, you’d have to start off as a police officer, is that true?

]]> By: Kristina http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/latent-print-examiner-career/#comment-36297 Kristina Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:24:47 +0000 http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/#comment-36297 Can one with a Bachelors of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Medical Technologist) work as a Forensic Lab Technician in a Forensic Lab? If yes, how and what is needed? If no, what else is required to qualify? Can one with a Bachelors of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Medical Technologist) work as a Forensic Lab Technician in a Forensic Lab? If yes, how and what is needed? If no, what else is required to qualify?

]]> By: Radek M. Gadek http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/latent-print-examiner-career/#comment-3885 Radek M. Gadek Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:07:16 +0000 http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/#comment-3885 Both are acceptable options, but you may not need either. Education levels may depend on whether you live in a rural or urban area, plus there are more factors to consider. The best advice I can give you is to get in touch with a crime scene investigation unit in your area and have your question prepared. I'm sure you can find someone to help you get your answers. Both are acceptable options, but you may not need either. Education levels may depend on whether you live in a rural or urban area, plus there are more factors to consider. The best advice I can give you is to get in touch with a crime scene investigation unit in your area and have your question prepared. I’m sure you can find someone to help you get your answers.

]]> By: Hagar http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/latent-print-examiner-career/#comment-3863 Hagar Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:47:27 +0000 http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/#comment-3863 I have a bachelors degree in criminal justice already and looking into becoming a latent print examiner would you recommend me adding a minor in chemistry or doing a masters in forensic science ? I have a bachelors degree in criminal justice already and looking into becoming a latent print examiner would you recommend me adding a minor in chemistry or doing a masters in forensic science ?

]]> By: Radek M. Gadek http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/latent-print-examiner-career/#comment-3844 Radek M. Gadek Sun, 27 Feb 2011 21:02:52 +0000 http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/#comment-3844 I'm no expert on forensic science, but I think chemistry is a very helpful subject, especially as a major or minor in college. There are Forensic Science degree programs out there that teach you different disciplines related to the field; including delving in courses based on chemistry, physics, and other sciences. If I were you, I would get in touch with a lab, or a police dept with a forensics lab, and ask for some guidance. Also, I'm sure there's some helpful info out on the Web. As for education, some disciplines require little higher education, while others, may require an advanced college degree. Ask for guidance before you embark on a Master's. By then, I'm sure you'll be able to inquire with professors in college about what to expect in this field. I’m no expert on forensic science, but I think chemistry is a very helpful subject, especially as a major or minor in college. There are Forensic Science degree programs out there that teach you different disciplines related to the field; including delving in courses based on chemistry, physics, and other sciences. If I were you, I would get in touch with a lab, or a police dept with a forensics lab, and ask for some guidance. Also, I’m sure there’s some helpful info out on the Web.

As for education, some disciplines require little higher education, while others, may require an advanced college degree. Ask for guidance before you embark on a Master’s. By then, I’m sure you’ll be able to inquire with professors in college about what to expect in this field.

]]> By: Ilona Baghdasarian http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/latent-print-examiner-career/#comment-3819 Ilona Baghdasarian Sun, 27 Feb 2011 01:07:20 +0000 http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/#comment-3819 Hi, I have a question about the carrier as Latent Print Examiner, I love forensic science so Im thinking is it necessary to major in Criminal Justice or I could major in Forensic science just as well and how big of a role would courses in chemistry play in my job??? and will it make a big difference in paycheck if i get masters degree rather than bachelors in the beginning of my career?? im asking this because if it doesn't i wont waste another 2 years in college. Tank youuu Hi, I have a question about the carrier as Latent Print Examiner, I love forensic science so Im thinking is it necessary to major in Criminal Justice or I could major in Forensic science just as well and how big of a role would courses in chemistry play in my job??? and will it make a big difference in paycheck if i get masters degree rather than bachelors in the beginning of my career?? im asking this because if it doesn’t i wont waste another 2 years in college. Tank youuu

]]> By: Radek M. Gadek http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/latent-print-examiner-career/#comment-712 Radek M. Gadek Tue, 14 Dec 2010 01:39:45 +0000 http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/#comment-712 It varies by region, really. Some places want a college grad, while others will settle on an industry specific certificate. If I were you, I would find out by inquiring with the state labs, private labs, and the police department. It varies by region, really. Some places want a college grad, while others will settle on an industry specific certificate. If I were you, I would find out by inquiring with the state labs, private labs, and the police department.

]]> By: Cari Kestrel http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/latent-print-examiner-career/#comment-711 Cari Kestrel Mon, 13 Dec 2010 21:39:12 +0000 http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/#comment-711 I am currently enrolled in college to obtain my bachelor’s degree in economic crime investigation, however, am not at all interested in the math portion, which is a large part of the curriculum. I may switch my major to criminal justice. What else would I need to pursue the latent fingerprint examiner path? Or, if I follow through with the criminal justice and add forensic science, together with internship, would this be enough? I’d really appreciate your input. Thank you. Cari I am currently enrolled in college to obtain my bachelor’s degree in economic crime investigation, however, am not at all interested in the math portion, which is a large part of the curriculum. I may switch my major to criminal justice. What else would I need to pursue the latent fingerprint examiner path? Or, if I follow through with the criminal justice and add forensic science, together with internship, would this be enough? I’d really appreciate your input.
Thank you.
Cari

]]> By: Radek M. Gadek http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/latent-print-examiner-career/#comment-710 Radek M. Gadek Mon, 22 Nov 2010 02:59:08 +0000 http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/#comment-710 Latent print examination is not very hard, but it is a science. There are no guarantees that one major will work over the other one as many states require separate mandated courses in proper latent print lifting and examination techniques. Chemistry with a Forensic Science aspect is best, because you will be learning the techniques which are most applicable to the criminal justice field. A simple chemistry minor might not be enough. Also, I would inquire with your local, county, or state agencies regarding about potential internships that you can participate in. Also, if you don’t want to do as much, at least see what the requirements are in your state. Latent print examination is not very hard, but it is a science. There are no guarantees that one major will work over the other one as many states require separate mandated courses in proper latent print lifting and examination techniques. Chemistry with a Forensic Science aspect is best, because you will be learning the techniques which are most applicable to the criminal justice field. A simple chemistry minor might not be enough. Also, I would inquire with your local, county, or state agencies regarding about potential internships that you can participate in. Also, if you don’t want to do as much, at least see what the requirements are in your state.

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