Forensic Science Technicians
Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
27 tasks analyzed
Keep records and prepare reports detailing findings, investigative methods, and laboratory techniques.
Collect evidence from crime scenes, storing it in conditions that preserve its integrity.
Use chemicals or other substances to examine latent fingerprint evidence and compare developed prints to those of known persons in databases.
Interpret laboratory findings or test results to identify and classify substances, materials, or other evidence collected at crime scenes.
Testify in court about investigative or analytical methods or findings.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keep records and prepare reports detailing findings, investigative methods, and laboratory techniques. | - | - | 10% |
| Collect evidence from crime scenes, storing it in conditions that preserve its integrity. | - | - | 8% |
| Use chemicals or other substances to examine latent fingerprint evidence and compare developed prints to those of known persons in databases. | - | - | 6% |
| Interpret laboratory findings or test results to identify and classify substances, materials, or other evidence collected at crime scenes. | - | - | 8% |
| Testify in court about investigative or analytical methods or findings. | - | - | 4% |
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Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$67,440
per year
Mean Wage
$75,260
per year
Employment
19K
workers
Wage Range
$45,560 - $110,710
10th - 90th pct
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