CSI For Kids

Jefferson State Police Provide CSI For Kids

The Jefferson State Police Department recently provided fifth grade students at Bryan Elementary School the opportunity to participate in a Crime Scene Investigators course.  

Students learn to develop latent prints, cast foot prints and tire impressions, collect DNA evidence, collect tool mark samples and a variety of other evidence collection techniques. The students learn about constitutional law and learn the basics of drafting a search warrant. 

"The kids also get a chance to use the newly acquired skills at a mock crime scene," said Jefferson State Police Chief Mark Bailey. "The class obtains a search warrant, collects evidence from the scene, identifies the offender and prepares the case for trial."

The students then get an overview of the criminal justice system from Judge Jill Ganus and Jefferson County District Attorney Brandon Fall. Judge Ganus and Mr. Fall then assist with a mock trial that allows each student to testify to a significant fact of the case. At the end of the forth day, the students have better understanding of the court system than the average citizen.

Jefferson State's Police Department provides this opportunity to fifth grade students every year.