Police Identification and Records Officers

Tasks Include:

• Maintain records of evidence and write and review reports.
• Package, store and retrieve evidence.
• Analyze and process evidence at crime scenes and in the laboratory, wearing protective equipment and using powders and chemicals.
• Dust selected areas of crime scene and lift latent fingerprints, adhering to proper preservation procedures.
• Photograph crime or accident scenes for evidence records.
• Submit evidence to supervisors, crime labs, or court officials for legal proceedings.
• Identify, compare, classify, and file fingerprints using systems such as Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) or the Henry Classification System.
• Look for trace evidence, such as fingerprints, hairs, fibers, or shoe impressions, using alternative light sources when necessary.
• Testify in court and present evidence.
• Serve as technical advisor and coordinate with other law enforcement workers or legal personnel to exchange information on crime scene collection activities.

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