Reality Crime Scene Investigation

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In history and today’s society, there has always been a fascination with the field of criminal investigation. Whether it’s on television watching CSI, Law & Order or on the streets handling the real deal, crime scene investigation is all around us. From the textbook, Chapter one states that “For the average citizen, police cars and emergency units with their screaming sirens and flashing lights spark an insatiable curiosity” (Lyman). This means citizens are anxious to see what exactly is going on first hand. Another important idea to keep in mind is that a citizen’s expectation for crime scene investigators is typically higher than normal because of the numerous reality crime scene shows airing on television. But in all reality, crime scene investigations could take days, weeks, and months to solve. That’s what the average citizens don’t really process.
With every crime scene investigation, there are some common myths we must …show more content…

There are four main types of myths associated with crime scene investigation which are: capabilities, roles and responsibilities, evidence and schedule. (Sundquist, The Reality of Crime Scene Investigation. Part I: Common Myths) Lundquist goes on to explain the four main types of myths. He states that “The first category, capability myths, refers to the fact that much of the science portrayed on CSI shows does not exist or is exaggerated” (Sundquist, The Reality of Crime Scene Investigation. Part I: Common Myths, 2010). Crime scene investigations have many services that help them in their investigative efforts in every investigation. It matters on the type of work they are associated with at the time. Then he goes on to say that “Forensic analysts are

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