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Internship Experience at the Lynchburg Police Department
Location
Memorial Ballroom, Hall Campus Center
Access Type
Open Access
Entry Number
2
Start Date
4-8-2020 12:00 PM
End Date
4-8-2020 1:15 PM
Department
Biology
Abstract
For my internship at the Lynchburg Police Department, I primarily worked in the Forensics Department, or the Crime Scene Unit. I gained knowledge in the important processes of collecting and storing evidence; in the field and in a laboratory setting. I developed experience in tool mark examinations, latent print developing, crime scene photography, analyzing evidence using chemicals, and even computer forensics. Most notably, I had the opportunity to perform latent print development using a cyanoacrylate fuming chamber and fluorescent liquid dyes. Throughout my internship, I was able to make several connections between my major, biology, and criminal investigations. Overall, this opportunity provided me with an exceptional amount of insight into the career of a Forensic Officer.
Faculty Mentor(s)
Dr. Jennifer Styrsky
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Internship Experience at the Lynchburg Police Department
Memorial Ballroom, Hall Campus Center
For my internship at the Lynchburg Police Department, I primarily worked in the Forensics Department, or the Crime Scene Unit. I gained knowledge in the important processes of collecting and storing evidence; in the field and in a laboratory setting. I developed experience in tool mark examinations, latent print developing, crime scene photography, analyzing evidence using chemicals, and even computer forensics. Most notably, I had the opportunity to perform latent print development using a cyanoacrylate fuming chamber and fluorescent liquid dyes. Throughout my internship, I was able to make several connections between my major, biology, and criminal investigations. Overall, this opportunity provided me with an exceptional amount of insight into the career of a Forensic Officer.