Through the CSI Lens: Behind the yellow tape
Through the CSI Lens: Behind the yellow tape steps into the mind of a seasoned Crime Scene Investigator—where every detail matters, every sense is on high alert, and every case leaves an imprint on the soul.
In “Through the CSI Lens,” I invite you into my world with a dual promise: personal stories that lay bare the emotional weight of the job, and forensic clarity that reveals how the science truly works. Part memoir, part masterclass in crime scene investigation—this podcast brings you my real-life experiences, from the adrenaline-fueled entry into a volatile scene to the painstaking analysis under the evidence light.
Each episode unpacks a technique, a case, or a moment that shaped me: from that tiny speck of blood that cracked a case wide open to the emotional cost that lingers behind closed tape. Expect vivid recollections, insightful forensic breakdowns, and candid reflections on what it means to turn chaos into clarity.
Whether you're drawn to the procedural rigor or the human side of CSI—“Through the CSI Lens” educates, entertains, and invites you to see the unseen through eyes that have stared down darkness and still hold steady.
Through the CSI Lens: Behind the yellow tape
Season 2: Episode 2: PTSD in Crime Scene Investigators
🕵️‍♀️ Season 2 Episode 2
Crime scene investigators don’t just process evidence, they absorb trauma.
Repeated exposure to violence, death, and tragedy places CSIs at a significantly higher risk for PTSD than the general population, yet their mental health is often overlooked in conversations about first responders.
If you work in forensic or investigative roles and any of this sounds familiar, you’re not weak, and you’re not alone. PTSD isn’t a personal failure; it’s a human response to repeated trauma.
Supporting crime scene investigators means recognizing that mental health is just as critical as physical safety, and that exposure to trauma doesn’t end when the scene is cleared.
In this episode, we discuss:
• Why crime scene work creates cumulative trauma
• What research says about PTSD rates among CSIs
• Barriers to treatment and what meaningful support looks like
Because clearing a scene doesn’t mean the impact disappears.
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