BLOOD SPATTER ANALYST

By: Angelica Martinez

Forensics Final Project

WHAT DOES A BLOOD SPATTER

ANALYST DO?
A Blood Spatter Analyst examines the location and shape of blood drops, stains,
puddles and pools.
Their job consist of interacting with bio hazardous material, taking photographs
and collecting samples. Also writing reports and testifying in court.
Blood Spatter Analyst use their expertise to determine:

Type of weapon that was used

Direction of travel of a victim or suspect
Number of wounds the victim may have received
How the violent events of the crime unfolded

Roufa, T. (2015, September 12). Everything You Need to Know About Blood Spatter
Experts. Retrieved July 24, 2016, from
http://criminologycareers.about.com/od/Career_Profiles/a/Career-Profile-BloodstainPattern-Analyst.htm

WHAT EDUCATION IS NEEDED

FOR THIS JOB?
Blood spatter analyst must have a Bachelors Degree usually in criminal
justice particularly in Forensics Science. If one does not have a Bachelors
Degree they must have an Associates Degree in addition of two years of
job related experience. If the person only has a high school diploma instead
of two years of job related experience they must have four years. Job
related experience positions such as criminalist, crime scene investigator,
or homicide investigator.
Some classes they take are biology, anatomy, criminology, constitutional
law and statistical analysis.
How to Become a Blood Spatter Analyst: Career and Salary Information.
(n.d.). Retrieved July 24, 2016, from
http://www.criminaljusticedegreeschools.com/criminal-justicecareers/blood-spatter-analyst/

WHAT SKILLS ARE REQUIRED

FOR THIS JOB?
Some useful skills required for this job would be to have a strong
background in scientific studies. Have special training in basic analysis.
Other skills useful for this job would be note taking, photography and
sketching skills, and even law enforcement experience.
How to Become a Blood Spatter Analyst: Career and Salary Information.
(n.d.). Retrieved July 24, 2016, from
http://www.criminaljusticedegreeschools.com/criminal-justicecareers/blood-spatter-analyst/
Roufa, T. (2015, September 12). Everything You Need to Know About Blood
Spatter Experts. Retrieved July 24, 2016, from
http://criminologycareers.about.com/od/Career_Profiles/a/Career-ProfileBloodstain-Pattern-Analyst.htm

WHAT IS THE WORKING

ENVIRONMENT LIKE?
Blood spatter analyst spend a lot of time around potentially hazardous
body fluids. They work along side of criminal investigators and other
criminal analysts. They work in state-run crime laboratories and for large
police departments.
Roufa, T. (2015, September 12). Everything You Need to Know About Blood
Spatter Experts. Retrieved July 24, 2016, from
http://criminologycareers.about.com/od/Career_Profiles/a/Career-ProfileBloodstain-Pattern-Analyst.htm

HOW MUCH DO THEY GET PAID?

Blood spatter analyst earnings can range from $30,000 to $83,000 a year.
On their first-year salaries are just under $30,000 annually. The mean
salary for all forensic science technicians is around $55,000.
Roufa, T. (2015, September 12). Everything You Need to Know About Blood
Spatter Experts. Retrieved July 24, 2016, from
http://criminologycareers.about.com/od/Career_Profiles/a/Career-ProfileBloodstain-Pattern-Analyst.htm
Suttle, R. (n.d.). How Much Do Blood Stain Analysts Make in Their First Year?
Retrieved July 25, 2016, from http://work.chron.com/much-blood-stainanalysts-make-first-year-26825.html

WHAT ARE SOME PROBLEMS

ENCOUNTERED IN THIS FIELD?
Blood spatter analyst spend a sufficient amount of time around hazardous
body fluids so exposure is always a danger if proper precautions are not
taken.
Roufa, T. (2015, September 12). Everything You Need to Know About Blood
Spatter Experts. Retrieved July 24, 2016, from
http://criminologycareers.about.com/od/Career_Profiles/a/Career-ProfileBloodstain-Pattern-Analyst.htm

WHAT ARE TOOLS BLOOD

SPATTER ANALYST USE?
Some of the tools blood spatter analyst use to collect evidence are high
quality cameras, sketching materials, cutting instruments and evidence
packaging. The cameras are used to take pictures of the evidence when it
cant be collected by cutting the material its on.

Bloodstain Pattern Analysis. (2013). Retrieved July 25, 2016, from

http://www.forensicsciencesimplified.org/blood/how.html

ARE THERE TOO MANY OR TOO

FEW PEOPLE IN THIS FIELD?
The number of people in the Blood Spatter Analyst field is increasing.
Growth in the number of blood analyst is expected in 2020. Due to
television shows the position of blood spatter analyst becomes more
popular.
Jobs in Forensics - Criminal Justice Degree Hub. (2013). Retrieved July 25,
2016, from http://www.criminaljusticedegreehub.com/jobs-in-forensics/

DO THE BLOOD SPATTER ANALYST ANALIZE THE

EVIDENCE THEMSELVES OR DO THEY JUST
COLLECT THE BLOOD?
They investigate and study the patterns at the crime scene and at times
also profile the blood in the laboratory. Analysts are required to undergo
formal training in blood pattern analysis, accompanied by competency
testing and periodic continuing education which helps to analyze the data
themselves.
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis. (2013). Retrieved July 25, 2016, from
http://www.forensicsciencesimplified.org/blood/how.html

WHAT ARE SOME PROS AND

CONS ABOUT THIS JOB?
Blood spatter analyst is a cool job but there are some pros and cons that
come with it. Some pros about being a blood spatter analyst would be
possibly high salary, they help solve a crime, and its an interesting and
complex job. Some cons would be continuous study, lots of blood, and
even though you have the opportunities of a high salary you can also get
paid a low salary.
Blood Spatter Analyst. (n.d.). Retrieved July 25, 2016, from
http://johnnyl3024pbs.weebly.com/blood-spatter-analyst.html