For all those asking how to get a job in Forensics, this one is for you!ā£
Lekha is one of our forensic officers in the Victoria Police Forensic Service Centre. š©āš¬ā£
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She joined our Biological Sciences Group as a temporary cover over two years ago, later securing a job as a lab technician with Fingerprints.ā£
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In her current role as a forensic officer, she applies an array of scientific techniques to detect and examine fingerprints on evidence from crime scenes.ā£
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Prior to working at Forensics, Lekha completed a double degree in Forensics Science and Criminology with Honours, after which she worked at The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine in a summer job.ā£
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This work experience put her in good stead when applying for roles at the Victoria Police Forensics Services Department.ā£
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Like many around her, Lekha hopes to stay at Forensics for as long as she can, continuing to learn and develop as a forensic officer.ā£
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