I spent the five happiest years of my life in a morgue. As a forensic scientist in the Cleveland coroner’s office I analyzed gunshot residue on hands and clothing, hairs, fibers, paint, glass, DNA, blood and many other forms of trace evidence, as well as crime scenes. Now I'm a certified latent print examiner and CSI for a police department in Florida. I also write a series of forensic suspense novels, turning the day job into fiction. My books have been translated into six languages.
Yes, of course! You often have to be a little flexible in your schedule, but it's no more a problem than in any other job.
I have no idea.
See above.
I'm sorry, but I have no idea. I don't work in digital forensics.
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I see that on TV all the time but I have a hard time believing it. But I don't know personally. Sorry!
Not my field.
The most important qualities to have would be patience, persistence, attention to detail and objectivity.
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