Forensic Science Career Review

What is the role of a forensic psychologist?

• psychological assessments of criminals, witnesses, and defendants

• analyze injury or property damage to determine the cause

• take photos of the crime scene, collect samples and examine evidence in a lab

• collecting evidence at crime scenes, processing the evidence and transporting the evidence to storage locations

Which career has the highest national average salary?

• Forensic psychologist

• Forensic pathologist

• Forensic engineer

• Forensic investigator

What is the role of a forensic investigator?

• responsible for investigating evidence found at a crime scene. They may take photos of the crime scene, collect samples and examine evidence in a lab

• investigating structures that have failed or do not function properly

• responsible for conducting autopsies on bodies to determine the cause of death

• assess physical evidence from a crime scene using various methods of analysis, including chemical, instrumental and microscopic methods

What is the role of a forensic manager?

• oversees the activities that support criminal investigations

• investigating structures that have failed or do not function properly

• take photos of the crime scene, collect samples and examine evidence in a lab

• experts in financial crime and work to uncover fraud and protect bank accounts against fraudulent activity

What is the role of an evidence technician?

• psychological assessments of criminals, witnesses, and defendants

• analyze injury or property damage to determine the cause

• take photos of the crime scene, collect samples and examine evidence in a lab

• collecting evidence at crime scenes, processing the evidence and transporting the evidence to storage locations

Where does a fingerprint analyst work? Select all that apply.

• in a home office

• in a crime lab

• at an active crime scene

• in a correctional facility

What is the role of a forensic engineer?

• psychological assessments of criminals, witnesses, and defendants

• investigating structures that have failed or do not function properly

• take photos of the crime scene, collect samples and examine evidence in a lab

• experts in financial crime and work to uncover fraud and protect bank accounts against fraudulent activity

What is the role of a forensic accountant?

• psychological assessments of criminals, witnesses, and defendants

• investigating structures that have failed or do not function properly

• experts in financial crime and work to uncover fraud and protect bank accounts against fraudulent activity

What is the role of a forensic specialist?

• psychological assessments of criminals, witnesses, and defendants

• assess physical evidence from a crime scene using various methods of analysis, including chemical, instrumental and microscopic methods.

• take photos of the crime scene, collect samples and examine evidence in a lab

• collecting evidence at crime scenes, processing the evidence and transporting the evidence to storage locations

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Type which career sounds the most interesting to you and explain WHY. One complete sentence only.

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