THE EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN UNIT

The Evidence Technician Unit (ETU) consists of 10 specially trained officers who, in addition to regular patrol duties, are responsible for recovering and processing crime scene evidence. The ETU employs many of the latest technological advances including digital photography and alternate light source trace evidence identification.

Evidence Technicians respond directly to crime scenes in specially equipped vehicles.

The Evidence Technician's duties include:

• Identifying, collecting, and preserving trace evidence      
• Locating and preserving fingerprints
• Documenting crime scenes through still photography, video, diagrams, and drawings
• Utilizing computer programs to generate facial composite drawings
• Field testing suspected illegal drugs