What is Crime Scene Investigation?
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Ha... I'm sure the show CSI gets in the way of finding real information about how to actually become a crime scene investigator. \n\nI think the confusion comes from the part that I think there are a bunch of people that make up a crime scene investigator team. You have coroners (often called medical examiners), crime scene etymologists, special materials analyzers (crime techies), homicide detectives, etc... they each make up a unique component of a CSI team. Then again... I'm sort of cheating... I'm checking out the job profiles of the fictional characters in the TV show CSI. Then again... CSI is supposed to mirror real CSI teams (well minus all the freakin' resources they have at their disposal); remember, TV always makes real life look better than it real is... but then you knew that anyway!\n\nWell, I did find some real real information (check out the last two links). In general, to become a real life csi, you want to be studying to become a forensic scientist!\n\nNate
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You need to contact the police agency that is handling the case directly for information.  No police agency is going to put details of a criminal investigation on a website.
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look into majoring in forensic anthropology (dead people) or forensic archeology (crime scene) search for Forensic Science in your favorite search engine.  I think you're interested in what they do on CSI, right?
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In all honesty if you can't find photos specifically of those areas by looking up those key words (blunt trauma penetrating crime force) then the next step may be going into a major university or community college and looking in their criminal justice and law section.  Or maybe if you have a major library you can ask the librarian for reference books on crime.\n\nYou say this is a project, but what is the project trying to prove?  After all, if you're trying to disprove a crime, you need the evidence revolving around the trial.  If you're looking to be gory you can find all you're looking for on some of the links sent in the above messages.  After that I know quite a few but shan't elaborate here as I don't think they're appropriate for students/children under 18.  \n\nIf you're sure you're mature then try sites that have medical crime photos and analysis.  Or contact your local police department's PIO (Public Information Officer) and maybe they can lead you in the right direction.  For that you might need a Parent to control what you see; after all you are asking for something quite awful.  I know if you were my child I would want to know the importance of this subject, and were it your teacher's suggestion, we'd have a LONG talk with your principal.\n\nAnd if you're a college student, shame on you - do you own research!\n\nGood luck & God Bless!\n\n\nJaime
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Forensic science (often shortened to forensics) is the application of a broad spectrum of sciences to answer questions of interest to the legal system. This may be in relation to a crime or to a civil action. The use of the term "forensics" in place of "forensic science" could be considered incorrect; the term "forensic" is effectively a synonym for "legal" or "related to courts" (from Latin, it means "before the forum").
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A real crime scene investigator? Probably less than $50,000
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A criminalist is a specialist in the collection and examination of the physical evidence of crime.
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A private investigator is someone (usually an ex cop, or someone who takes a course in investigating) who is paid by a private citizen, corporation, or other organization to investigate something. It can be a spouse who is worried about cheating, a adult who wants to find his birthparents, an employer concerned about stealing, etc, etc, etc. They also can do some background checks (some do background checks for goverment or businesses) can do fingerprinting, etc.\n\nAm I close?
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The laws define all elements of a crime, whether it be rape, murder or theft. The laws also define the defenses to each crime. The investigation focuses on collecting enough evidence to prove each element of the crime, beyond a reasonable doubt, or determining if a defense exists and can be proven.
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LOL @ a Crime Scene at a Zoo.\n\nTry Google Images ... you should get loads of stuff to wade through. Make sure it's large enough for what you want (min. 640 x 480, I would think).\n\n'broken glass' gives quite a good lot of images 'crime zoo' is going to be a lot harder!
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try pharmaceuticals, genetic research or crime scene investigation / forensics.
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Homicide Detectives are plainclothes investigators who specialize in gathering facts and collecting evidence for criminal cases involving murder.\n\nMost of the work involves conducting interviews, examining records, monitoring the activities of suspects, and participating in raids or arrests.\n\nCases are assigned on a rotating basis and homicide detectives work on them until they result in an arrest or conviction, or until the case is dropped. They may be assigned to interagency task forces, when, for instance, a murder incident involves other areas of crime investigation, such as narcotics.\n\nCareer Description for a Homicide Detective\nWhile contributing to an investigation to solve a case, the homicide detective may carry out the following duties:\n\nExamining the scene of crime to obtain clues and gather evidence. \nQuestioning witnesses. \nQuestioning individuals linked to homicide victims or to suspects. \nInvestigating and interviewing suspects. \nInvestigating known or suspected criminals to detect criminal activity or clues. \nInvestigating particular facts of the case to identify salient leads. \nVisiting known haunts and mixing with criminals to obtain information relevant to the case. \nWriting reports for submission to the officer in charge. \nConducting arrests or assisting in the arrests of criminals and suspects. \nPreparing cases for court, in line with formal procedures. \nTestifying before courts or juries. \n\nWould a Homicide Detective Career Suit You?\nA police detectice career can be very dangerous and stressful. Officers need to be constantly alert and ready to deal with a range of threatening situations, including violence from suspected criminals. The experience of being present at murder scenes can be acutely stressful.\n\nThis kind of career can have a strong impact on the individual's personal life. Hours can be unpredictable and irregular, with paid overtime being common. Shift work is necessary. Junior officers frequently work weekends, holidays and nights. Detectives are required to work at any time, with especially long hours during investigations. Officers are frequently expected to be armed and to exercise their arrest authority whenever necessary, including outside working hours.\n\nOutstanding personal characteristics required are honesty, good judgement, integrity, and a sense of responsibility. An interest in people is essential, together with the ability to relate at all levels. The ability to withstand pressure and make sound, objective judgements and decisions in difficult circumstances is critical. Credibility as a witness is vital, as are good communication skills. The willingness to confront and resolve problems, coupled with good observational skills, is also important. Good physical health is a requirement.\n\nSalary and Prospects for a Detective Career\nPolice officers usually become eligible for promotion after a probationary period ranging from six months to three years. In a large department, officers are promoted to detective and are assigned to investigative work after completing the appropriate selection and training. As they gain experience, they may gain further promotion and become responsible for controlling, planning and organizing the work of others.\n\nCompetition is keen for higher paying jobs in affluent areas. Career opportunities for a homicide detective are more widespread both in local and special police departments that offer relatively low salaries, and in urban communities with relatively high crime rates. College training in police science or military police experience gives an applicant a distinct advantage.\n\nFurther career promotion to higher ranks usually depends on the detective's position on a promotion list, which is determined by scores on a written examination and on-the-job performance.
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he was in an accident underground investigating a murder. a ceiling collapsed on him. his role is a police man, who specialises in forensic analysis and psychology
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luminol. they use this liquid to detect blood spatter at a crime scene
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The United States Postal Inspection Service (or USPIS) is the law enforcement arm of the United States Postal Service. Its jurisdiction is defined as "crimes that may adversely affect or fraudulently use the U.S. Mail, the postal system or postal employees."\n\nUSPIS investigates mail related crimes. This includes not only theft or the sending of illegal material, but also attacks on letter carriers. Since the September 11, 2001 attacks, the USPIS has also investigated several cases where ricin, anthrax and other toxic substances were sent through the mail.\n\nIn addition to plain-clothes inspectors, there is the uniformed Postal Security Force whose security police officers protect major postal facilities, escort high-value mail shipments, and perform other protective functions.\n\nThe Postal Inspection Service operates four forensic crime laboratories, including forensic scientists and technical specialists, so that the service can be an entirely independent agency enforcing more than 200 federal postal laws.
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Forensic science, in a nutshell, is re-creating a crime. this article gives a detailed look at the history and function of forensics in the legal system http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forensic_science check it out
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how is this related to law enforcement?