Collect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.

Other names for Police Identification and Records Officers: Accident Investigator, Crime Lab Analyst (Crime Laboratory Analyst), Crime Scene Evidence Technician, Crime Scene Examiner, Crime Scene Investigator, Crime Scene Specialist, Crime Scene Technician, Criminal Investigator, Detective Sergeant, Evidence Technician, Field Identification Specialist, Fingerprint Classifier, Forensic Investigator, Forensic Sergeant, Forensic Specialist, Identification Officer, Identification Technician, Latent Fingerprint Examiner, Police Detective, Police Evidence Technician, Police Photographer,

• Photograph crime or accident scenes for evidence records.
• Testify in court and present evidence.
• Dust selected areas of crime scene and lift latent fingerprints, adhering to proper preservation procedures.
• Look for trace evidence, such as fingerprints, hairs, fibers, or shoe impressions, using alternative light sources when necessary.
• Analyze and process evidence at crime scenes and in the laboratory, wearing protective equipment and using powders and chemicals.
• Package, store and retrieve evidence.
• Serve as technical advisor and coordinate with other law enforcement workers to exchange information on crime scene collection activities.
• Perform emergency work during off-hours.
• Submit evidence to supervisors.
• Process film and prints from crime or accident scenes.
• Identify, classify, and file fingerprints, using systems such as the Henry Classification system.

• Footwear covers
• Fume hoods or cupboards
• Laboratory vials
• Saws
• Handheld thermometer
• Ultraviolet UV lamps
• Footprint lifters
• Infrared lamps
• Instant print cameras
• Notebook computers
• Lasers
• Ultraviolet UV lamps
• Forensic magnifiers
• Metal detectors
• Microscope slides
• Notebook computers
• Camera lenses or filters
• Personal computers
• Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers
• Screwdrivers
• Camera lenses or filters
• Lasers
• Gas generators
• Safety glasses
• Protective gloves
• Pry bars
• Camera lenses or filters
• Respirators
• Forensic magnifiers
• Shovels
• Socket sets
• Screwdrivers
• Camera lenses or filters
• Two way radios
• Utility knives
• Digital camcorders or video cameras
• Locking pliers
• Still cameras
• Adjustable widemouth pliers
• Pullers
• Axes
• Hazardous material protective apparel
• Biological evidence collection kits
• Bolt cutters
• Alcohol analysers
• Bullet proof vests
• Camera lenses or filters
• Hammers
• Geological compasses
• Binocular light compound microscopes
• Rulers
• Tape measures
• Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers
• Biological evidence collection kits
• Desktop computers
• Digital cameras
• Measuring wheels for distance
• Narcotic test kits
• Distance meters
• Footprint lifters
• Laboratory scalpels
• Laboratory scissors
• Laboratory tools
• Masks or accessories
• Fingerprint applicators or brushes
• Fingerprint latent print kits
• Biometric identification equipment
• Camera lenses or filters
• Wire cutters
• Wood chisels
• Camera lenses or filters

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