Crime scene investigators or CSI go through many names such as the, evidence technician, crime scene technician, forensic investigator, crime scene analyst, criminalistics officer and more. This job is a rather complex and multi-faceted one,
as large number of subspecialties field exists within this profession (2). However, in general, a crime scene investigator is the profession trained to document and collect evidence to proof the crime. In contrast to forensic scientist who handles tests on physical evidences within the forensic laboratory, CSI is the professional who is called to ensure that those physical evidences are collected and documented according to strict standards.
A crime scene investigator, at the scene