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    I watch a lot of CSI (Vegas and NY). Something isn't clear to me. Some carry guns, some don't; they often ID themselves as police, but they always seem to have to have another policeman present. Are they police officers or not, or is it all just TV fantasy?

    Question #104869. Asked by markswood. (Apr 20 09 5:35 AM)


    golden0000

    		According to the description of the show they are forensic scientists. Which means in terms of your question no they are not police officers. They probably carry guns for protection at some crime scenes.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CSI:_Crime_Scene_Investigation

    Apr 20 09, 5:41 AM
    zbeckabee

    		You'd need to do a state-by-state search, as this varies by location and agency. For example, CSI members can be commissioned as officers, in which case they could carry a gun. It depends completely upon the agency and the particular "CSI" position in question.

    On the fluff:

    http://www.24csi.com/

    http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2004-09-15-csi_x.htm

    http://www.angelfire.com/jazz/jboze3131/csifacts.htm

    Apr 20 09, 9:55 AM

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