Career Details

Certified Forensic Video Technician

Description

Forensic video analysis is an important science that can have a significant impact on the investigation process. It often provides the ability to discover and determine the truth, to implicate the guilty and exonerate the innocent. This certification recognizes the significance of forensic video analysis in the law enforcement and scientific community and the need to uphold the integrity of forensic video analysis.

Certifying Organization

Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Forensic Photography

Certifying Organization

The International Association for Identification

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Forensic Photography & Imaging Certification

Certifying Organization

International Association for Identification

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Total Body Photography Certification

Certifying Organization

BioCommunications Association, Inc. - Board of Registry

Type

C - Specialty

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