Table 1. Assessment of the Level of Training Necessary for Each Category.
Awareness
Skills
Knowledge
Witness Testimony
Case Preparation
Continuing Education
Specialized Applications
Proficiency Training
Management
High
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
N/A
Command/ Supervision
High
Low
Low
Medium
Low
Low
Low
N/A
Law Enforcement Officer
Low
High
Low
Low
Low
Medium
Low
Low
Crime Scene Technician
Low
High
Medium
High
Medium
High
Medium
Medium
Criminalist/ Examiner
Low
High
Medium
High
High
High
High
High
Photographer/ Videographer/ Specialist
Medium
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
Lawyer
High
Low
Medium
High
High
Medium
Low
N/A
Judge
High
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
N/A
Legal Assistant
Low
High
Low
Medium
Medium
Medium
Low
N/A
Trainer
*
High
*
*
*
High
*
High
* This will depend on the levels of training and the needs of the students.
High - Training and testing are highly recommended for the user group
Medium - Training and testing are recommended for the user group
Low - Training and testing are desirable for the user group
N/A - not applicable