[Core] [65% incumbents] Photograph crime or accident scenes for evidence records.
  DWAs: Record crime or accident scene evidence with video or still cameras.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Maintain records of evidence and write and review reports.
  DWAs: Document legal or regulatory information. | Write operational reports.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Submit evidence to supervisors, crime labs, or court officials for legal proceedings.
  DWAs: Process forensic or legal evidence in accordance with procedures.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Testify in court and present evidence.
  DWAs: Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Look for trace evidence, such as fingerprints, hairs, fibers, or shoe impressions, using alternative light sources when necessary.
  DWAs: Examine crime scenes to obtain evidence.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Dust selected areas of crime scene and lift latent fingerprints, adhering to proper preservation procedures.
  DWAs: Examine crime scenes to obtain evidence.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Analyze and process evidence at crime scenes, during autopsies, or in the laboratory, wearing protective equipment and using powders and chemicals.
  DWAs: Analyze crime scene evidence. | Process forensic or legal evidence in accordance with procedures.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Package, store and retrieve evidence.
  DWAs: Process forensic or legal evidence in accordance with procedures.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Process film and prints from crime or accident scenes.
  DWAs: Process forensic or legal evidence in accordance with procedures.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Take fingerprints.
  DWAs: Record information about suspects or criminals.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Perform emergency work during off-hours.
  DWAs: Respond to emergencies to provide assistance.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Serve as technical advisor and coordinate with other law enforcement workers or legal personnel to exchange information on crime scene collection activities.
  DWAs: Collaborate with law enforcement or security agencies to share information.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Create sketches and diagrams, by hand or computer software, to depict crime scenes.
  DWAs: Draw detailed or technical illustrations.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Coordinate or conduct instructional classes or in-services, such as citizen police academy classes and crime scene training for other officers.
  DWAs: Direct employee training programs.

[Supplemental] [65% incumbents] Identify, compare, classify, and file fingerprints, using systems such as Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) or the Henry Classification System.
  DWAs: Use databases to locate investigation details or other information. | Analyze crime scene evidence.

[Supplemental] [65% incumbents] Interview survivors, witnesses, suspects, and other law enforcement personnel.
  DWAs: Interview people to gather information about criminal activities.

[EMERGING:New] Use drone technology for aerial photography and videography of crime scenes.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Writing (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Law and Government (imp:4.19 lvl:4.55) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Administrative (imp:3.81 lvl:4.60) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  English Language (imp:3.76 lvl:4.03) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.61 lvl:3.97) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.50 lvl:4.38) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.17 lvl:3.78) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Education and Training (imp:3.05 lvl:4.03) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Administration and Management (imp:2.68 lvl:2.90) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Biology (imp:2.60 lvl:2.87) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Mathematics (imp:2.56 lvl:2.61) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Telecommunications (imp:2.54 lvl:2.65) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Psychology (imp:2.52 lvl:3.13) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Chemistry (imp:2.49 lvl:3.45) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Transportation (imp:2.43 lvl:2.19) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Communications and Media (imp:2.37 lvl:2.50) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Physics (imp:2.34 lvl:2.18) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.34 lvl:2.53) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.17 lvl:2.09) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Geography (imp:2.16 lvl:1.65) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Production and Processing (imp:2.14 lvl:1.85) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  History and Archeology (imp:1.99 lvl:1.39) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.92 lvl:1.76) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.85 lvl:1.18) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Mechanical (imp:1.83 lvl:1.53) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.76 lvl:1.57) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Foreign Language (imp:1.74 lvl:1.36) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Design (imp:1.73 lvl:1.30) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.63 lvl:1.95) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.52 lvl:1.20) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Building and Construction (imp:1.37) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Fine Arts (imp:1.21) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.19) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Food Production (imp:1.18) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Written Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.62 lvl:3.38) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.38 lvl:3.88) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Far Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Originality (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Visualization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Time Sharing (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.50 lvl:2.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Control Precision (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Number Facility (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Memorization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Response Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Depth Perception (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Rate Control (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Static Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Night Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.57 lvl:4.47) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Getting Information (imp:4.54 lvl:4.86) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.36 lvl:5.31) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.28 lvl:5.02) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.26 lvl:4.67) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.20 lvl:4.91) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Processing Information (imp:4.03 lvl:4.58) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.87 lvl:4.48) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.77 lvl:4.51) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Working with Computers (imp:3.73 lvl:3.61) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.68 lvl:3.99) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.65 lvl:3.74) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.59 lvl:4.81) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.54 lvl:3.84) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.53 lvl:3.31) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.49 lvl:4.66) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.48 lvl:4.05) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.44 lvl:3.95) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.39 lvl:3.53) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.39 lvl:3.71) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.35 lvl:2.44) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.32 lvl:3.26) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.30 lvl:3.73) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.26 lvl:4.12) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.20 lvl:3.57) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.14 lvl:3.58) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.14 lvl:3.41) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.12 lvl:2.86) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.07 lvl:3.52) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.03 lvl:3.06) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.95 lvl:3.44) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.93 lvl:3.20) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.88 lvl:3.08) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.74 lvl:2.73) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.53 lvl:2.25) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.53 lvl:2.49) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.47 lvl:2.09) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.07 lvl:1.96) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.06 lvl:1.77) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.05 lvl:1.58) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.99 lvl:1.71) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Self-Control (imp:3.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Integrity (imp:2.93) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Self-Control (imp:2.63) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cautiousness (imp:2.62) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.47) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:2.15) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Adaptability (imp:1.75) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.71) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Cooperation (imp:1.57) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.50) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Sincerity (imp:1.49) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Initiative (imp:1.26) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.15) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.14) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Innovation (imp:0.89) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.69) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:0.65) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Empathy (imp:0.54) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism (imp:0.54) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Humility (imp:0.50) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Instructing (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Persuasion (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Negotiation (imp:2.50 lvl:3.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:2.25 lvl:2.62) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:2.50) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Technology Design (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Programming (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 114,430
  annual_median    : $93,790
  annual_pct10     : $55,390
  annual_pct25     : $69,330
  annual_pct75     : $120,520
  annual_pct90     : $160,540
  annual_mean      : $99,430
  hourly_median    : $45.09

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : District of Columbia ($160,760)
  lowest_state     : Arkansas ($54,500)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.950x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (52 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:  113,700  median: $  93,710
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      400  median: $ 117,020
  Educational Services                     emp:      260  median: $  79,450
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:       60  median: $  82,410

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (4 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:  113,700  median: $  93,710
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      400  median: $ 117,020
  Educational Services                     emp:      260  median: $  79,450
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:       60  median: $  82,410

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  Title: Police ranks of the United Kingdom (similarity: 0.3947)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Police_ranks_of_the_United_Kingdom
  QID: Q1221022
  Extract: Police ranks are a system of hierarchical relationships in police organisations. The rank system defines authority and responsibility in a police organisation, and affects the culture within the police force. Usually, uniforms denote the bearer's rank by particular insignia affixed to the uniforms.

  Title: Stop and identify statutes (similarity: 0.3824)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stop_and_identify_statutes
  QID: Q1386340
  Extract: "Stop and identify" statutes are laws currently in use in the US states of Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont

  Title: Los Angeles Police Department resources (similarity: 0.4691)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Police_Department_resources
  QID: Q6682304
  Extract: The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), the primary law enforcement agency of Los Angeles, California, United States, maintains and uses a variety of resources that allow its officers to effectively perform their duties. The LAPD's organization is complex with the department divided into bureaus a

  Title: Color of the day (police) (similarity: 0.1791)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_of_the_day_(police)
  QID: Q5148634
  Extract: The color of the day is a signal used by plainclothes officers of some police departments in the United States. It is used to assist in the identification of plainclothes police officers by those in uniform. It is used by the New York City Police Department and other law enforcement agencies.

  Title: Criminal record (similarity: 0.2807)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criminal_record
  QID: Q1070100
  Extract: A criminal record is a record of a person's criminal convictions history. The information included in a criminal record, and the existence of a criminal record, varies between countries and even between jurisdictions within a country. In most cases it lists all non-expunged criminal offences and may

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET task descriptions, detailed work activities data, and clear BLS wage statistics. The specific nature of evidence collection and documentation tasks is well-documented, though emerging technology adoption may evolve role requirements.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T20:33:55.193201+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,532
tokens_output        : 4,196
cost_usd             : $0.045197
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for this specialized law enforcement role. The closest semantic match discusses Los Angeles Police Department resources, which provides some context about police organizational structure but lacks specific information about identification and records officer functions.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Police Identification and Records Officers collect, analyze, and document physical evidence at crime scenes, specializing in fingerprint identification, photography, and evidence preservation for criminal and civil cases. They serve as the crucial link between crime scene investigation and legal proceedings, ensuring evidence integrity through proper collection, storage, and chain of custody procedures. These specialized law enforcement professionals combine forensic science techniques with legal documentation requirements to support criminal justice investigations.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Officers arrive at crime scenes to photograph evidence using specialized cameras and lighting equipment, document scene layouts, and collect trace evidence like fingerprints, fibers, and shoe impressions. They dust surfaces for latent fingerprints, package evidence according to strict preservation protocols, and maintain detailed records of each item collected. In the laboratory or office, they process film, analyze evidence using computer systems and specialized software, and prepare comprehensive reports documenting their findings. They coordinate with supervisors and crime labs to submit evidence for further analysis, update case files in database systems, and prepare testimony for court proceedings when called upon.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals with exceptional attention to detail and strong visual acuity excel in this role, as evidenced by the high importance ratings for near vision abilities and documenting information work activities. Those with high dependability and integrity work styles succeed in maintaining proper evidence chains and following strict protocols. The role attracts people comfortable with both independent technical work and collaborative communication, requiring strong written and oral expression abilities for report writing and court testimony. Analytical thinkers who enjoy methodical problem-solving and can maintain focus during meticulous evidence collection procedures find this work engaging and meaningful.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require a high school diploma or equivalent (34.6% of workers), though many officers pursue some college coursework (28.5%) or bachelor's degrees (24.9%) in criminal justice, forensic science, or related fields. Entry typically involves on-the-job training in evidence collection procedures, photography techniques, and legal requirements for evidence handling. Many departments provide specialized training in fingerprint classification systems, crime scene photography, and forensic laboratory procedures.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Officers can advance to supervisory roles managing evidence units or crime scene investigation teams, with pathways to First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives positions. Lateral movement opportunities include specialization as Digital Forensics Analysts, transitioning to Detective and Criminal Investigator roles, or moving into Forensic Science Technician positions in crime laboratories. Advanced education and experience can lead to intelligence analysis roles or positions in federal law enforcement agencies.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, Police Identification and Records Officers earn a median annual wage of $93,790, with employment of 114,430 nationwide and a salary range from $55,390 to $160,540. Geographic wage variation is substantial, with the District of Columbia offering the highest wages at $160,760 compared to Arkansas at $54,500, representing a 2.95x ratio. Employment is overwhelmingly concentrated in government agencies (113,700 positions), with minimal private sector opportunities in transportation and educational services. The field shows stability given its essential role in criminal justice, though technological advances in digital evidence processing may reshape skill requirements.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
This role has moderate resilience to automation due to the critical importance of human judgment in evidence collection and the need for courtroom testimony. While emerging technologies like drone photography for aerial crime scene documentation are being adopted, the core tasks of physical evidence collection, fingerprint analysis requiring contextual interpretation, and legal testimony remain human-dependent. Digital tools will continue enhancing evidence processing efficiency, but the fundamental investigative skills and legal responsibilities cannot be fully automated.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Forensic Science Technicians (19-4092.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve evidence collection, analysis, and documentation with shared activities in processing forensic evidence and maintaining proper chain of custody procedures.
    data: Analyze and process evidence
    data: Process forensic or legal evidence in accordance with procedures
    data: Documenting/Recording Information work activity
  [career_pathway] Detectives and Criminal Investigators (33-3021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Natural progression from evidence collection to investigative roles, sharing law enforcement knowledge domain and criminal justice work context.
    data: Law and Government knowledge domain
    data: Public Safety and Security knowledge
    data: Criminal justice work environment
  [skill_overlap] Digital Forensics Analysts (15-1299.06) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Overlapping technical analysis skills and evidence processing capabilities, with shared computer and electronics knowledge requirements.
    data: Computers and Electronics knowledge
    data: Processing Information work activity
    data: Emerging drone technology tools
  [career_pathway] First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (33-1012.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Advanced career progression path for experienced officers moving into supervisory roles within law enforcement organizations.
    data: Administration and Management knowledge
    data: Law and Government expertise
    data: Government employment concentration
  [transferable_skill] Private Detectives and Investigators (33-9021.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared investigative methodology and evidence handling skills enable transition between public and private investigation sectors.
    data: Getting Information work activity
    data: Critical Thinking skills
    data: Making Decisions and Solving Problems activity

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['police identification', 'records officer', 'evidence technician', 'crime scene', 'fingerprint', 'forensic photography', 'evidence collection', 'identification specialist']
  exclude_keywords : ['patrol officer', 'detective', 'investigator', 'forensic scientist', 'laboratory analyst']
  title_patterns   : ['*Identification*Officer', 'Crime Scene*Technician', 'Evidence*Technician', '*Records*Officer', 'Forensic*Technician']
  common_variations: ['Police ID Officer', 'Evidence Technician', 'Crime Scene Technician', 'Identification Specialist', 'Forensic Technician', 'Records Specialist', 'Crime Scene Examiner', 'ID Tech']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'evidence', 'equipment', 'crime', 'procedures', 'principles', 'police', 'legal', 'scene', 'activities', 'includes', 'resources', 'control', 'techniques', 'objects', 'criminal', 'ideas', 'materials', 'body']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01516  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01372  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
evidence                   33  0.01191  inference            inference:52%  dwas:27%  onet_tasks:21%
equipment                  25  0.00903  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  onet_tasks:4%  inference:4%
crime                      23  0.00830  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:39%  inference:35%  dwas:22%
procedures                 17  0.00614  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:47%  dwas:24%  inference:24%
principles                 16  0.00578  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
police                     15  0.00541  wikipedia            wikipedia:60%  inference:33%  onet_tasks:7%
legal                      14  0.00505  dwas                 dwas:43%  inference:36%  onet_tasks:14%
scene                      12  0.00433  inference            inference:42%  onet_tasks:25%  dwas:25%
activities                 12  0.00433  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:8%  dwas:8%
includes                   12  0.00433  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
resources                  12  0.00433  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  wikipedia:17%  inference:8%
control                    12  0.00433  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
techniques                 12  0.00433  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  inference:17%
objects                    12  0.00433  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
criminal                   12  0.00433  wikipedia            wikipedia:50%  inference:42%  dwas:8%
ideas                      11  0.00397  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  10  0.00361  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00361  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
scenes                      9  0.00325  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:56%  dwas:22%  inference:22%
law                         9  0.00325  inference            inference:33%  onet_tasks:22%  wikipedia:22%
officers                    9  0.00325  inference            inference:56%  wikipedia:33%  onet_tasks:11%
problems                    9  0.00325  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
human                       9  0.00325  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
quickly                     9  0.00325  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00325  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
enforcement                 8  0.00289  inference            inference:38%  onet_tasks:25%  wikipedia:25%
hand                        8  0.00289  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
services                    8  0.00289  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%
needs                       8  0.00289  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     8  0.00289  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00289  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00289  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                   8  0.00289  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  8  0.00289  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
moving                      8  0.00289  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
physical                    8  0.00289  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
events                      8  0.00289  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                     8  0.00289  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%