Crime Scene Cross Training - Evidence Response Technicians

The April/May 2010 digital edition of Forensic Magazine just came out.  Another great article by Dick Warrington on the need for crime scene investigation cross training within police departments.  The manpower that it takes to process a crime scene can be overwhelming if a deparment only has one or two csi in their department.  Cross training other patrolmen to become Evidence Response Technicians (ERTs) is becoming a preferred method for solving csi manpower issues.  An added benefit, Mr. Warrington mentions is the potential linking of suspects & evidence across crimes.
Read the entire article at this link.