Hard Skills
ExpertForensic PhotographyThe specialized application of photographic techniques to accurately record crime scenes, physical evidence, and anatomical features for use in legal proceedings.
IntermediateChain of Custody ManagementThe process of maintaining and documenting the chronological history of physical or digital evidence to prevent tampering or unauthorized access.
AdvancedAlternative Light Source (ALS) PhotographyUsing specific wavelengths of light, such as ultraviolet or infrared, to reveal and document evidence like biological fluids or latent fingerprints that are invisible to the naked eye.
AdvancedDigital Image AuthenticationThe ability to verify that forensic images have not been altered or manipulated, ensuring the integrity of the original data via hashing and metadata analysis.
IntermediateMacro PhotographyThe technical skill of capturing high-magnification images of small evidence items, such as shell casings, fibers, or tool marks, with precise focus and depth of field.