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Crime Scene Investigator

TURN EVIDENCE
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The Crime Scene Team collects, documents, and analyzes evidence to help APD bring justice to victims and their families.

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About the Crime Scene Team

Housed at the APD Crime Laboratory, the Major Crime Scene Team is responsible for identifying, collecting, and preserving evidence from crime scenes. CSI plays a critical role in solving cases by ensuring investigators and prosecutors have the tools they need to deliver justice.

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What You'll Do

Your day-to-day responsibilities in this specialized unit.

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Locate & Catalog Evidence

Locate, photograph, and catalog evidence at crime scenes.

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Skills & Experience You'll Gain

This assignment will develop you into an elite law enforcement professional with specialized expertise.

  • Advanced training in evidence recognition and collection.

  • Photography and forensic documentation skills.

  • Knowledge of forensic science and lab procedures.

  • Critical thinking and investigative collaboration.

Career Advancement

Forensic Expertise

Skills gained in this unit open doors to advanced investigative and forensic roles throughout your career at APD.

Every piece of evidence tells a story. As a CSI with APD, you’ll be the link between the scene of the crime and the pursuit of justice. This is where science meets law enforcement.

Words from our officers

Working in CSI means no two days are ever the same. One day you're photographing a scene, the next you're uncovering the key detail that breaks open a case.

APD Officer Crime Scene Team

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