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Arlington County crime‑scene unit outlines training, tools and courtroom role
Summary
A member of the Arlington County Police Department's Crime Scene Unit described the team's training, evidence-collection methods and new 3‑D scanning technology, and said the unit helps investigators identify suspects and provide closure for victims.
A member of the Arlington County Police Department's Crime Scene Unit described how the team identifies, preserves and analyzes physical evidence and the specialized training and technology that support that work.
The speaker said evidence "helps prove or disprove the facts of a case," and that unit members attend a nine-week Department of Forensic Science Academy before pursuing advanced courses such as crime-scene reconstruction, crash reconstruction and blood-stain pattern analysis. Members may also seek certification through the International Association for Identification, the speaker added.
The unit responds to more serious crime scenes to process and document evidence,…
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