LIsa Black
Cape Coral, FL
Female, 49
I spent the five happiest years of my life in a morgue. As a forensic scientist in the Cleveland coroner’s office I analyzed gunshot residue on hands and clothing, hairs, fibers, paint, glass, DNA, blood and many other forms of trace evidence, as well as crime scenes. Now I'm a certified latent print examiner and CSI for a police department in Florida. I also write a series of forensic suspense novels, turning the day job into fiction. My books have been translated into six languages.
We don't have a set schedule for interns. They'll come in on weekdays, but other than that we work with their school/work schedule.
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It depends upon their position and the recoil of the gun and mostly on gravity. I've seen a few where the gun is in their hand, not so much because they're gripping it but because the hand falls to their lap or their side or something. But most of the time the gun has fallen to the floor or at least a lower spot.
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So far it hasn’t come up in my work, and we have lots of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
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Medicine. Forensic pathologists are doctors and go to medical school. So I would suggest you take every science course you can, especially biological sciences. Best of luck to you!
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Navy Officer (Former)
What's the most dangerous situation you were ever in?
Audiologist
Can just one loud concert do serious damage to your ears?
Las Vegas Cab Driver
Do people ever ask you to keep your meter off in exchange for a cheaper fare?
If you have a list of homework questions, please email me at: Lisa-black@live.com
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For homework interview questions, please email me at lisa-black@live.com.
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I used to analyze dried paint with an FTIR, which I believe would detect lead, but as to what would be better I really don’t know. Sorry I can’t be more help.
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