| During the last few years, police and law-related | | | | reluctant to enroll in the force because of the |
| TV shows experienced a healthy renovation | | | | risks about dealing with the 'bad guys' on the |
| thanks to the impressive success of serials that | | | | streets. Again, forensics is the perfect solution. A |
| show a non-conventional side of police work: | | | | C.S.I. worker shows up at the crime scene once |
| forensics. Crime Scene Investigations (C.S.I.) is the | | | | the area has been secured and protected by |
| best example, and probably the most popular | | | | armed officers, and certainly the risks are minimal. |
| show being aired today on this subject. As a | | | | A big deal of work is also conducted in the lab, |
| consequence, the classic stereotypic of the TV | | | | where there is no exposure to potential attacks. |
| serial shifted from the "Starsky-and-Hutch" style | | | | So far we have, a socially respected profession |
| to the smart, science-leaning forensic analyst who | | | | without the risks often associated to police work, |
| seems to know just about everything. | | | | but there are even more reasons to consider |
| What seems very surprising to many is that this | | | | C.S.I. as a profession. By being in the payroll of a |
| stereotype, which would have been an oddity a | | | | police department, a forensic worker enjoys most |
| decade ago is highly popular today. Perhaps due to | | | | of the benefits included in the hiring package. |
| the increased public awareness about DNA science | | | | These are usually substantially better than what |
| and the popularization of paternity testing and | | | | most people can get and include great retirement |
| other applications of DNA analysis, people love | | | | conditions, good pension, excellent health insurance |
| these characters combining the strength of the | | | | and overall, very attractive salary scales with |
| detective with the intellectual charm of the | | | | good perspectives of improvement with time and |
| scientist in a unique blend. | | | | experience. |
| Few people, however, consider forensics or C.S.I. | | | | This time is a perfect moment to start |
| as a real career choice even though there are | | | | considering a career in forensics and related areas |
| many attractive benefits associated to the | | | | for a lifetime profession that is both enjoyable |
| forensic profession. For those who are seeking | | | | and profitable. Forensic experts are in great |
| for a socially rewarding career, forensics may | | | | demand, and this demand will grow still for a long |
| constitute a perfect alternative. In most places, | | | | time, according to experts. Schools and colleges |
| people are very respectful about justice and law | | | | are opening programs and courses especially |
| enforcement workers. Just by wearing a police | | | | designed to the requirements of the law agencies |
| badge, even if not a sworn police officer, one | | | | and one can become a suitable candidate within a |
| stands out immediately among the crowd. People | | | | couple of years. |
| simply love being close to a person whose work | | | | If you are thinking about your future, think about |
| contributes to make the country safer. | | | | enrolling in a forensics program. A great |
| Even though these advantages of working for the | | | | alternative for a brighter future. |
| police are well known to many people, most are | | | | |