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Student spotlight: Akayla Deloach says Commonwealth's Attorney placement solidified forensic science goals
Summary
Akayla Deloach described work this summer at the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, saying her "biggest takeaway" was hands-on exposure in a records area she called the 'murder museum,' which strengthened her desire to pursue forensic science.
Akayla Deloach, a Virginia Union University student who participated in the Youth Career Program, described her placement with the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office and said the hands-on experience affirmed her career plans in forensic science. "My biggest takeaway from working here this summer was working in the murder museum," she said, explaining that the experience opened her eyes to types of evidence and casework that relate directly to her studies.
Deloach described specific tasks, including working on filing and a destruction list and assisting with archival materials at the office. She told attendees that the placement gave her a clearer understanding of how the justice system operates and said the experience strengthened her desire to pursue a career that helps provide closure to families of victims.
