Ask a Forensic Scientist anything

989 Questions

Last Answer on July 21, 2022

Are chaplains always sworn employees or can they be citizen employees?

Asked by Dan almost 6 years ago

At my agency the chaplains are all civilians from local denominations.

Do you ever go through computers and what’s the weirdest thing you have found? Do you run through everything? And do you ever find things that most people think would be gone

Asked by Dillon over 6 years ago

I do not, as I'm not trained in digital forensics. But my coworker who is says that many many times, what people think is deleted is not really deleted.

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How anonymous are people really on the dark, deep, and even on the regular internet? What about websites where people talk about bad things they have, doing, or going to do without signing up or anything?

Asked by Dan about 6 years ago

I'm sorry, but I have no idea. I don't work in digital forensics.

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How do I become a forensic Scientist and what skills should I obtain?

Asked by Laura L. almost 7 years ago

Any science major is a good thing. The requirements for each agency or lab vary, so if you have a particular location in which you wish to work, you might call all your potential employers and ask what the job requirements are. Then you can decide whether a science degree, a forensic science degree, a masters or a PhD would be best. Also check salaries and decide whether they are sufficient, and be prepared for a lot of competition.

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Will you go out with me?

Asked by Generic White Male over 6 years ago

No.

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Have you ever made a arrest?

Asked by Shelby over 6 years ago

I'm a civilian employee, not a sworn officer, so no.

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I want to become a forensic scientist but I've heard that you have to go through police academy and become a police officer first. Is that true?

Asked by Emily Jones about 7 years ago

That entirely depends upon what agency you work for. Some police department crime labs may have that requirement. Many, like mine, have civilian employees for forensic support. The only way to know is to call the place you might want to work at and ask. (Or check their website for job postings.)

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