CSI: My Lifestyle

Twenty-two years of active police duty gave Frederick Greene a rich web of experience. His career included time as a patrol officer, a plain clothed officer and a lengthy period performing forensic crime scene duties. In this time he witnessed a phenomenal growth in the fascination of the public with the work of the CSI or crime scene investigator.The entertainment industry and many works of fiction have done a lot to inform the public of the techniques and procedures practiced by...
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Twenty-two years of active police duty gave Frederick Greene a rich web of experience. His career included time as a patrol officer, a plain clothed officer and a lengthy period performing forensic crime scene duties. In this time he witnessed a phenomenal growth in the fascination of the public with the work of the CSI or crime scene investigator.The entertainment industry and many works of fiction have done a lot to inform the public of the techniques and procedures practiced by forensic investigators. They have also imparted considerable glamour and mystique to the profession. But how realistic are these portrayals? Do they really answer the question, "What is it really like to live the life of a CSI?"This book is not so much a reference about the technology behind forensic investigation as it is an insight into the lifestyle of the CSI.The author aims through this book to enlighten all those wanting to pursue a career in this field. This book will also be of interest to teachers, family and friends of investigators as well as anyone having an interest in forensic investigation.