CSI Midterm Acronyms

CSI

Crime Scene Investigator - a civilian who investigates crime scenes.

FIO

Forensic Ident Officer - a sworn officer who specializes in forensic identification.

FSA

Forensic Services Assistant - a civilian who assists in forensic services.

FIA

Forensic Ident Assistant - either a sworn officer or civilian who assists in forensic identification.

SOCO

Scenes of Crime Officer - a civilian who works at crime scenes.

SCS

Scenes of Crime Specialist - either a sworn officer or civilian who specializes in crime scenes.

CSST

Crime Scene Support Technician - civilians who provide support for crime scene investigations.

DSLR

Digital Single Lens Reflex - a type of camera commonly used in forensic photography.

CCD

Charged Coupled Device - a technology used in digital cameras to capture images.

JPEG

Joint Photographic Experts Group - a file format for storing digital images.

TIFF

Tagged Image File Format - a file format for storing high-quality images.

UAV

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle - a drone or aircraft operated without a pilot on board.

HVS

High-Volume Service - a service that handles a large number of cases or requests.

VCS

Violent Crime Service - a specialized service that focuses on violent crimes.

NDDB

National DNA Data Bank - a database that stores DNA profiles for criminal investigation purposes.

CODIS

FBI's Combined DNA Index System - a database that allows for the comparison of DNA profiles.

CAD

Computer-Aided Drafting - a software used for creating technical drawings and designs.

OSAC

Organization of Scientific Area Committees - an organization that develops standards and guidelines for forensic science.

SWGFAST

Scientific Working Group on Friction Ridge Analysis Study and Technology - a group that focuses on the analysis of fingerprints. Now known as OSAC.

ACE-V

Analysis, Comparison, Evaluation, Verification - a methodology used in fingerprint analysis.

AAFS

American Academy of Forensic Sciences - a professional organization for forensic scientists.