LIsa Black
Cape Coral, FL
Female, 49
I spent the five happiest years of my life in a morgue. As a forensic scientist in the Cleveland coroner’s office I analyzed gunshot residue on hands and clothing, hairs, fibers, paint, glass, DNA, blood and many other forms of trace evidence, as well as crime scenes. Now I'm a certified latent print examiner and CSI for a police department in Florida. I also write a series of forensic suspense novels, turning the day job into fiction. My books have been translated into six languages.
Probably a small plane crash. And one terrible case of elder neglect.
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I don’t interview suspects—or victims or witnesses.That’s the detective’s job. I’m there to analyze and collect evidence.
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As absolutely no agency I've ever heard of requires an IQ test for hire, I would have no idea.
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I am an expert in some areas of forensic science. I am not an expert in law, public safety policy or our political system.
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Court Reporter
If your special keyboard lets you type 200+ words per minute, why doesn't everyone use them?
Movie Theater Employee
Why is movie theater food so overpriced?
Navy Officer (Former)
Just how educated is the typical US military serviceman?
I’m sorry, but I can’t. I haven’t done DNA analysis in over 20 years. Sorry I couldn’t help!
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Sorry, I answered this right away but somehow it didn't 'take'.
I'm not familiar with the term, but I would guess so.
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Yes and no. Labs and units have expanded a lot in the past 10-20 years especially due to federal grants, but they're not as big as you see on TV. A small police department may do only fingerprints and send everything else to the state lab. A big city facility might take up an entire block or two and do everything from drug testing to paint and glass. As for skills, take as much science classes as you can and try to find programs with hands-on field work. Best of luck!
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