CSI:
Sydney
Meagan
McLachlan
It’s not all glitz and glam, its real
life.
Leave your emotions at the door... Emotional detachment, it
is a hard skill to develop, but what else can you do when
you hear a deceased son was in a coma and was not expected
to survive? Knowing a mother and wife has lost their husband
and son in the same week? Forensic investigator, Amy*, has
to balance the raw emotion of human tragedy with a professional
and scientific approach.
While on another job
today Amy examined a dead body and the surrounding area to
determine if any suspicious activity had occurred. While doing
this she had to detach herself from the image of a once living
breathing body and find the evidence to piece together exactly
what happened. If she had collected any samples, they would
have been taken to the Division of Analytical Laboratories
(DAL) for testing. The skills Amy utilizes are learned from
years of hands on experience
“These activities are science related … I have no science
degree, [So] I would call it observation skills and common
sense”.
Another duty that plagues Amy’s emotions is paper work, and
today was no exception; she had a lot. This investigator spent
a total of four hours completing paper work. This paper work
requires attention and detail. If the case goes to court,
every aspect of the statement will be heavily scrutinized
by opposing council.
I told you it’s not all glitz and glam but it’s damn rewarding.
*subject's real name is withheld due to the required anonymity
of police investigations.
Links:
'Pioneering police study shows benefits of writing down feelings."(article)
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