How Do You Contact A Crime Scene Investigator?
The majority of crime scene investigators work within police departments as police officers and lab technicians. Others work within universities, television shows or in the private sector as consultants. Knowing the different places crime scene investigators work, or the associations to which they belong, is key to making contact. Prepare your introduction. Prior to contacting a crime scene investigator, know what you want to say, be brief and be respectful. Call the organization where the crime scene investigator works. For example, if you’re interested in contacting an investigator who works for a local police department, call the department and request to speak to a crime scene investigator. Find a crime scene investigations consultant who works in the private sector. One resource is the American Trial Lawyers Association, which maintains an expert witness database that contains contact information for crime scene consultants (see Resources below). Search for a crime scene investiga
