Bloodstain analystA blood spatter analyst examines blood at a crime scene. Whether the blood is speckled or pooled, it has to be examined. The job is very important because it can help determine the minute details that piece together the "big picture" of a crime scene. Based upon a blood pattern it can be determined how the victim most likely died.
Various techniques are used to analyze blood patterns such as; photographs, ultraviolet light, and swabs. It is common to use computer simulations in this job. A bloodstain analyst also has to report all findings to law enforcement and/or court officials. Based upon analysis, a blood spatter analyst can refute assumptions made about a crime. |
Requirements
Standards to become a bloodstain analyst may change between states. How ever, a guideline for the minimum amount of requirements is provided by the Federal Bureau of Investigations. A high school diploma is expected, along with an associates degree in a field related to bloodstain pattern and two years of work experience. It is common that a bachelor's degree in natural science is required. Salary
As of 2015, a Bloodstain Analyst makes $56,320 per year. It is predicted that job positions in this field will become increasingly competitive. Anna's Case In class, we have no idea if our hypothetical character, Anna Garcia, died standing, sitting, or falling. In fact, we don't know her height at all. In real life, a Blood Spatter Analyst would be able to determine those details by examining the blood patters at the crime scene. |
Self Reflection
Although this field does interest me, I don't think that I would be able to measure blood splatters. The thought kind of nauseates me in general. I understand that the job is very important, but I am not the right person to fulfill it. Too much measuring and analysis for my preference.
Although this field does interest me, I don't think that I would be able to measure blood splatters. The thought kind of nauseates me in general. I understand that the job is very important, but I am not the right person to fulfill it. Too much measuring and analysis for my preference.
Source: How to Become a Blood Spatter Analyst: Career and Salary Information. (2017). Retrieved February 05, 2017, from http://www.criminaljusticedegreeschools.com/criminal-justice-careers/blood-spatter-analyst/