Fingerprint technician vs forensic ballistics expert

Differences between fingerprint technician and forensic ballistics expert duties and responsibilities

Fingerprint technician example responsibilities.

• Utilize SharePoint and Accutrac to convert information, by ensuring constant communication with department records coordinator and project leads.
• Evaluate ink fingerprints for accuracy and assign fingerprint pattern for entry into AFIS.
• Compare fingerprints in the AFIS system to fingerprints on file matching core and minutia.
• Transform a drug chemistry laboratory suite into a forensic biology and DNA training suite.
• Perform CSI duties (fingerprinting, DNA swabbing, photography, reports, and collection of evidence )
• Compose written reports of data collect from patient evaluation and present to department chief for thorough analysis of patient diagnosis.
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Forensic ballistics expert example responsibilities.

• Manage use and maintenance of company vehicle, surveying equip., cameras, and firearms.
• Provide computer forensics, litigation and regulatory support, including expert testimony.
• Perform in-depth forensic analysis of Macintosh computer hard drives and prepare expert report for use in ongoing litigation.
• Perform function tests on submit firearms and collect standards for microscopic comparisons.