The steps I take when examining a crime scene include securing the scene, documenting and photographing the scene, collecting and preserving evidence, and analyzing the evidence to determine its significance to the case.

I have a combination of both formal education and on-the-job training. I hold a degree in forensic science or a related field, and I have completed additional training in crime scene investigation and evidence collection and analysis.

One particularly challenging case I worked on involved a residential burglary where the perpetrator had worn gloves and left little physical evidence behind. I was able to overcome this obstacle by thoroughly canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses and surveillance footage, which ultimately led to the perpetrator's identification and arrest.

I ensure the integrity of the crime scene and the evidence collected by properly securing the scene, properly documenting and photographing the scene, and properly collecting and preserving the evidence. I also make sure to follow proper chain of custody protocols to maintain the integrity of the evidence.

I handle and process the evidence collected at a crime scene by properly packaging and labeling the evidence, and then submitting it to the appropriate laboratory for analysis. I also make sure to follow proper chain of custody protocols to maintain the integrity of the evidence.

I stay current on new technologies and advancements in the field of crime scene investigation by attending continuing education courses and conferences, reading relevant publications and research, and staying in communication with colleagues in the field.