what is the role of a district attorney investigator
by Prof. Burnice Waters
Published 2 years ago
Updated 1 year ago
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The District Attorney Investigator is a journey level classification responsible for investigating criminal cases, analyzing police reports and evidence, and assisting Deputy District Attorneys in preparing cases for trial.
What are the duties of an investigator?
What responsibilities does the investigator have?
Identifying lines of enquiry
Securing material
Recording information
Producing a report
Giving evidence
Retaining records
FIM considerations.
What is the purpose of a district attorney in terms of forensics?
The incumbent is responsible for coordinating the maintenance, retrieval and disposal of evidence and for ensuring that it is done in accordance with state law and department policy. This position does not involve work at the crime scene.
How do I become a California investigator?
An Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.Possession of a valid California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Certificate or higher. Open to work in any area of Los Angeles County and on any shift (evenings, nights, and weekends).
Are prosecutors involved in investigating?
A prosecutor leads investigations and decides which inquiries the police should make. The aim of the investigation is to identify a suspect and to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to file a prosecution.
How do you become a crime scene investigator?
Many employers ask for a degree and will expect you to have experience in police work or a related field, for example intelligence gathering and analysis. If you are already working for the Police, you may be able to do courses through the College of Policing to become a scenes of crime investigator.