We are looking for virtual judges for the CSI Arizona Qualification Scenario in March. This event precedes the in-person competition in April. CSI Arizona is a Forensic Science program that combines science and law to provide students with the opportunity to develop skills in both fields through the application of crime scene analysis, evidence gathering, and critical thinking. Students engage in practical experience of applying the law and science to real life scenarios.

 Volunteering at this event involves the following:

• Attending a virtual judge orientation where you will learn how to properly score submissions
• Judging student submissions (approximate time commitment of 1-2 hours) according to the rubric beginning March 18
• Sending your results back to the foundation by March 25 

Required CSI Arizona State Competition Judge qualifications:

• Officers with crime scene experience
• OR Professionals with forensic science experience
   

To view the Foundation's volunteer overview, please click here!

If you are not available to serve as a judge, but would like to make a contribution to the program, please click here to donate online or send a check to:

Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education Arizona Bar Foundation ATTN: CSI Program 4201 N. 24th Street, Suite 210 Phoenix, AZ 85016

Competition Overview

The prior qualification scenario requires teams of 6 students to produce a report documenting how the evidence from a mock crime scene was processed, preserved, analyzed, and interpreted. The top 5 teams in each division, middle and high school, are invited to compete in the CSI Arizona State Competition.

We are seeking volunteer judges for the CSI Arizona State Competition! 

Morning Judges: check in at 7:00 a.m. followed by orientation and breakfast.

Afternoon Judges: check in at 11:30 a.m. followed by orientation and lunch.

All Day Judges: check in at 7:00 a.m. and judging will be completed at 4:00 p.m.

This timeline may change as event logistics are finalized. A confirmation email will be sent with any updates.

During the State Competition, each team will be presented with a simulated crime scene and will be evaluated in the following 5 areas:

• Crime scene processing & documentation
• Collection, preservation, & processing of physical evidence
• Physical evidence examination & interpretation
• Interviewing
• Final presentation of hypothesis

Volunteering at this event involves the following:

• Attending a judge orientation where you confer with your judging panel (breakfast included)
• 5 rounds of judging
• Lunch and attendance at the awards ceremony (optional)

Required CSI Arizona State Competition Judge qualifications:

• Officers with crime scene experience
• OR Professionals with forensic science experience

To view the Foundation's volunteer overview, please click here!

If you are not available to serve as a judge, but would like to make a contribution to the program, please click here to donate online or send a check to:

Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education Arizona Bar Foundation ATTN: CSI Program 4201 N. 24th Street, Suite 210 Phoenix, AZ 85016

Competition Overview

During the State Competition, each team will be presented with a simulated crime scene and will be evaluated in the following 5 areas:

• Crime scene processing & documentation
• Collection, preservation, & processing of physical evidence
• Physical evidence examination & interpretation
• Interviewing
• Final presentation of hypothesis

Witnesses are needed from approximately 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by orientation and lunch. This timeline may change as event logistics are finalized. You will receive a confirmation email with any updated information.

CSI Arizona State Competition witness overview:

• Witnesses will receive a script that they must follow as competition participants interview them as part of processing the crime scene.

To view the Foundation's volunteer overview, please click here!

If you are not available to serve as a judge, but would like to make a contribution to the program, please click here to donate online or send a check to:

Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education Arizona Bar Foundation ATTN: CSI Program 4201 N. 24th Street, Suite 210 Phoenix, AZ 85016