"CSI Effect" Impacts Publics View of Crime Investigations

KPBS | By KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published October 3, 2006 at 9:05 AM PDT

This story was published more than 18 years ago.

Crime shows like CSI showcase glamorous detectives who use high-tech gadgets and forensic science to bring criminals to justice. Full Focus explores the shows effect on juries and criminal trials.

A popular and fictional television series has had a powerful influence on real life. The show is called CSI, and if you haven’t seen it, it means crime scene investigation where the focus is on examining forensic evidence from the crime scene to solve a case. Forensic investigators on TV rely heavily on fingerprints and lab tests. Host Gloria Penner explores what really happens off screen.

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"CSI Effect" Impacts Publics View of Crime Investigations

Crime shows like CSI showcase glamorous detectives who use high-tech gadgets and forensic science to bring criminals to justice. Full Focus explores the shows effect on juries and criminal trials.

"CSI Effect" Impacts Publics View of Crime Investigations

Crime shows like CSI showcase glamorous detectives who use high-tech gadgets and forensic science to bring criminals to justice. Full Focus explores the shows effect on juries and criminal trials.