Abstract:Being a criminalist requires a strong basis in natural sciences along with emphasis on topics specific to forensic sciences and criminal justice. Before dealing with casework, a criminalist must be fully trained, i.e., have strong educational background followed by an induction (or initial) training. A few organizations have defined minimum criteria regarding these basic educational and training requirements. A criminalist must also be up‐to‐date with evolving science, and thus requires continuous training and… Show more
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