CRIME SCENE UNIT
Criminalistics Officers Michael Velez #1297 and Benjamin Mitchell #2017 successfully completed the examination process for certification from the International Association for Identification—Crime Scene Certification Board. The Crime Scene Certification Board is accredited by the Forensic Specialties Accreditation Board. Officer Velez received certification as a Certified Senior Crime Scene Analyst (CSCSA). Officer Velez has been with the force since 1989 and has been in the Criminalistics section since 2007. Officer Mitchell received certification as a Certified Crime Scene Analyst (CCSA). Officer Mitchell has been with the force since 1999 and has been in the Criminalistics section since 2007. In order to apply for certification as a Certified Crime Scene Analyst, the applicant must have at least 3 years in crime - scene related activities and have completed 96 hours of Crime Scene Certification Board approved instruction in crime scene related courses within the last 5 years. In order to apply for certification as a Certified Senior Crime Scene Analyst, the applicant must have at least 6 years in crime - scene related activities and have completed a minimum of 144 hours of Crime Scene Certification Board approved instruction within the last 5 years. This is the first time in the history of the El Paso Police Department that this level of certification has been attained. Congratulations to Officer Velez and Officer Mitchell!
Officer Mike Velez #1297
Officer Benjamin Mitchell #2017
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