{"id":10516,"date":"2018-03-31T17:58:40","date_gmt":"2018-04-01T00:58:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sylumclan.com\/sylumblog\/?page_id=10516"},"modified":"2018-03-31T19:24:34","modified_gmt":"2018-04-01T02:24:34","slug":"forensics-101","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sylumclan.com\/sylumblog\/the-generals-office\/bj-jones\/csi\/forensics-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Forensics 101"},"content":{"rendered":"

Title:<\/strong> Forensics 101
\nAuthor:<\/strong> Bj Jones
\nRating:<\/strong> PG
\nSummary:<\/strong> Grissom and his team have to attend a basic Forensics seminar.
\nAuthors Note:<\/strong> This is an old plot bunny that had popped up when someone I knew had to attend a seminar on training \u2013 despite the one who runs training. The presenter had no idea what she was showcasing and read directly off the slides.<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

\u201cPlease tell me this is a joke.\u201d Warrick walked into the break room, where the rest of the CSI night crew was discussing the latest memo that came down from Mobley.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnless Mobley all of the sudden developed a sense of humor, I think it’s legit.\u201d Nick tossed his copy into the trash. Poured himself a cup of coffee then sat down at the table across from Sara.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhy? It doesn\u2019t make sense.\u201d Sara commented leaning back in her chair reading over the document one more time.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo clue, but it sure as hell cuts into my time with Lindsey.\u201d Catherine complained, not at all happy with the situation.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnfortunately we all have to attend, that includes me. I talked to Mobley, it\u2019s not just our team, but also Ecklie\u2019s.\u201d Grissom walked into the break room.<\/p>\n

\u201cOh, that makes it so much more insulting,\u201d Nick commented.<\/p>\n

\u201cDid you find out why?\u201d Catherine asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cNew regime.\u201d Grissom shrugs as he drops the files he was carrying onto the table.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut a beginning Forensics seminar, now I can understand Ecklie\u2019s group, but us.\u201d Warrick\u2019s comment earned a smile from Grissom.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s nothing we can do, be here tomorrow at 11am,\u201d ending the conversation.<\/p>\n

~11am Conference Room~<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Catherine walked into the conference room to find Nick sitting at the back table with his head down asleep. She walked over, a smile on her face, and nudged him awake.<\/p>\n

\u201cDid you even go home?\u201d She sat down next to him.<\/p>\n

\u201cNah, the DB found at Caesar\u2019s Palace was a foreign dignitary, priority rush, we don\u2019t want to insult his country or anything by not finding his killer.\u201d Nick commented his head still resting on table.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet me get you some coffee.\u201d Catherine stood up.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s still brewing, I just finished off the last pot.\u201d Nick sat up and smiled at her.<\/p>\n

\u201cDid Grissom go home, or is he still here?\u201d She asked as she walked over to the coffee pot, the aroma enticing her, \u201cthis isn\u2019t the department’s normal coffee.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI snitched some of Greg\u2019s.\u201d Nick grinned, \u201cGrissom\u2019s in his office, still trying to get us out of this seminar.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd, failing miserably,\u201d Grissom walked into the room. He took off his glasses and rubbed the bridge of his nose. \u201cThey want us to process this case yesterday, but won\u2019t let us out of this seminar.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhy?\u201d Catherine asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cSomething about the teacher coming all the way from California, and they can\u2019t reschedule.\u201d Grissom walked over to the now full pot, \u201cIs that some of Greg\u2019s?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYep, make sure we finish off the pot, we wouldn\u2019t want Ecklie\u2019s group to get any now would we.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGet any of what?\u201d Warrick asked as he walked into the room, finding a seat next to Nick.<\/p>\n

\u201dGreg\u2019s coffee,\u201d Catherine poured them each a cup. \u201cSara better hurry up and get here, there\u2019s enough for one more.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOne more of what?\u201d Sara asked as she walked in.<\/p>\n

\u201cCoffee?\u201d Catherine handed her cup.<\/p>\n

\u201cOhh, Greg\u2019s stash, good job Nick,\u201d she followed Catherine to the back table sitting next to Grissom.<\/p>\n

\u201cHow did you know it was me?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201dGreg\u2019s been complaining that you\u2019ve been snitching his stash, but he has no proof.\u201d Sara grinned.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s because I\u2019m not stupid enough to leave any evidence behind,\u201d Nick grinned back.<\/p>\n

The loud voice of Ecklie yelling at his crew could be heard in the conference room even though Ecklie was still down the hall.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can\u2019t believe we have to spend four hours with them,\u201d Warrick grimaced. \u201cI would rather swim around in the sewers of Vegas.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ecklie and his crew waltzed into the room. \u201cWhat are you doing here Grissom? Your team botch up another case?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cUnlike the day shift we actually solve cases.\u201d Grissom didn\u2019t even lift his head from the files he was reading.<\/p>\n

\u201cRachel, get me some coffee.\u201d Ecklie ordered one of his team members as he sat down at the front table, turning his back on Grissom.<\/p>\n

\u201cJerk,\u201d Warrick commented.<\/p>\n

\u201cChauvinist,\u201d Sara glared at the back of Ecklie\u2019s head<\/p>\n

\u201cAss,\u201d Catherine added to the long list of insults<\/p>\n

\u201cHe can<\/em> here you,\u201d Grissom stated.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019re point?\u201d Nick asked.<\/p>\n

Five minutes later a tall blonde woman walked into the room pushing a cart full of lab equipment, a slide projector, and a stack of papers. She smiled at the group and went to setting up the room. Nick laid his head back down on the table and went to sleep. Once she had set up the slide projector and screen, she then set out a microscope, finger printing kit, and a laptop on the adjoining table. She placed the stacks of paper in order, and then opened her briefcase pulling out some note cards.<\/p>\n

She turned towards the group and smiled. \u201cGood Morning, my name is Tiffany Wilson and I work for Cal Tech Incorporation, which is based in Bimbow, California.\u201d<\/p>\n

Catherine elbowed Nick to wake him up; he glared at her as he sat up. \u201cDid she say bimbo?\u201d Nick asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cBe quiet,\u201d Catherine hissed at him.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m here today to show you the basic elements used in forensic science.\u201d Tiffany began her seminar.<\/p>\n

Warrick leaned back in his chair, shaking his head not believing what he was hearing. He looked over at the rest of the team, who all had similar looks on their faces. They were all CSI level threes and above. All Grissom could do was sit there and gape, it wasn\u2019t very often he was caught off guard, but this was just unbelievable.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut before we start, I know these seminars can be boring, so I find if that if you add a bit of fun to the event it can lighten up things. Well it looke like we have two crews here so we will just leave it that way and have two teams. I\u2019ll ask questions throughout and for each answer right, the team gets points. At the end there will be a prize, but I\u2019ll keep that a secret until then.\u201d She gives everyone a bright smile. \u201cThe team in the back will be team number one, and then the ones here in front team number two. Since everyone here was on time each team gets 50 points.\u201d Tiffany pulled out two, pieces of paper labeling each one properly. \u201cWe can start off with an easy question.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI can\u2019t believe this,\u201d Grissom muttered. He raised his hand and called out, \u201cMa\u2019am\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOkay, the first question, which is worth ten points.\u201d She pulled out her note cards, ignoring Grissom. Grissom just stared at her. \u201cName the seven dwarfs.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nick\u2019s head slammed into the table with an audible thud, Grissom for once in his life was completely shell-shocked, Warrick started laughing, with Catherine joining in, and Sara raised her hand to answer the question, she was never one to let a question go unanswered even if it was stupid.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, you in the back.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Disney dwarfs, or the originals Grimm fairy tales?\u201d Sara asked, taking pleasure at the confused expression on the woman. Nick joined in on the laughing, even if it was muffled by the table.<\/p>\n

\u201cDisney.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDoc, Dopey, Bashful, Grumpy, Sneezy, Sleepy, and Happy. The dwarfs in the Grimm fairy tale didn\u2019t have names.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cReally? I didn\u2019t know that, I\u2019ll give you an extra five points. So team number one has sixty five points.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWay to go Sidle, you can add Disney trivia to your resume.\u201d One of Ecklie\u2019s men commented.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow gentlemen a little healthy competition shouldn\u2019t lead to snide remarks. Plus a well rounded education can help a person get far in this world.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cReally, I never would have thought of that.\u201d Ecklie sneered back. To give Tiffany credit she didn\u2019t even let the comment rile her.<\/p>\n

\u201cObviously not,\u201d Nick whispered to Catherine.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will start off on the history of forensic science, and how the advancement of technology as helped solve cases that were impossible to solve a decade ago.\u201d She began lecturing, \u201cThe first signs of forensic evidence began in the late 1890\u2019s\u2026.\u201d<\/p>\n

The lecture went on for an hour. The information was not new, but Tiffany\u2019s flare was fun. By the time they got to the break, the night shift was beating the day shift by a hundred points. If they had to suffer, they were going to make sure the day shift was humiliated.<\/p>\n

\u201cHow about a twenty minute break, and we will get started on the practical. The first team to be back at their table will get 25 points.\u201d She smiled.<\/p>\n

~Outside the building~<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cTell me this isn\u2019t happening?\u201d Warrick looked at the group.<\/p>\n

\u201cI won\u2019t,\u201d Nick answered.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt least we are beating Ecklie\u2019s team,\u201d Sara shook her head. \u201cWho knew Grissom would know so much about the Disney\u2019s A Bug Life.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was about bugs,\u201d Catherine pointed out.<\/p>\n

\u201cTrue,\u201d Sara sat on the curb.<\/p>\n

The door slammed open to reveal a very upset Grissom. \u201cWe have three open cases, one priority and they are still making us sit through this seminar. I\u2019ve taught forensics 101, I do not need to be sitting in there wasting my time.\u201d He looked up to see the others eyes narrowed at him.<\/p>\n

\u201cNone of us want to be there, but unfortunately were stuck.\u201d Catherine glared at Grissom, \u201cbesides we all have more important things to do. I could be home with Lindsey. Nick is working on that priority case with you, while Warrick and Sara worked non-stop the past two days and need sleep. This isn\u2019t all about you.\u201d Grissom just gave her his patented Grissom look, the one no one had figured out what it meant yet.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe sad thing, I saw one of Ecklie\u2019s men actually taking notes.\u201d Warrick smiled easing the tension that had developed.<\/p>\n

Grissom pinched the top of his nose again. \u201cOnly three more hours, and we are back on shift.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cLet\u2019s get back in so we can get our 25 points.\u201d They all turned to look at Nick. \u201cWhat?\u201d<\/p>\n

~Conference Room~<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWell it looks like team one is the first back, that\u2019s 25 points.\u201d Tiffany smiled at them as she fiddled with the slide projector. \u201cNow we will just wait till the others get here and begin.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMa\u2019am\u2026\u201d Grissom began, but was cut off when Ecklie walked into the room, followed by his team.<\/p>\n

\u201cFigures that you would actually take the game seriously.\u201d Ecklie laughed as he sat down at the table.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt least my team doesn\u2019t need to take notes. Did your team miss the intro course in school or did they just sleep through it? I mean it would explain the lack of solved cases.\u201d Grissom commented back.<\/p>\n

\u201cSir, please take your seat.\u201d Tiffany smiled at Grissom, breaking up the potential fight.<\/p>\n

Grissom turned to her, was about to say something, but just walked over to the table and sat down, \u201cI give up.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGood boy, just let it go, it will be over soon,\u201d Catherine patted his arm.<\/p>\n

Tiffany clicked on the slide projector to bring up the first slide, a picture of a blood sample under the microscope.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is actually my favorite to start with, since it reminds me of a tadpole.\u201d Tiffany smiled then carefully looked at the screen reading the description off the bottom.<\/p>\n

Grissom pinched the bridge of his nose, trying to stop the headache that was forming.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe main thing when coming upon a crime scene is not to disturb the evidence.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sara groaned.<\/p>\n

\u201cDo not touch the body, or you will contaminate the scene.\u201d<\/p>\n

Catherine sighed in frustration.<\/p>\n

\u201cWalk in and out the same way, making sure not to leave your footprint on the scene.\u201d<\/p>\n

Warrick laughed.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost importantly, don\u2019t touch anything without gloves.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nick slammed his head into the desk, again. \u201cHey Ecklie you might want to right this down, it\u2019s important stuff.\u201d Nick\u2019s muffled voice filtered over the room.<\/p>\n

\u201cNick,\u201d Grissom\u2019s tone warned him to back off.<\/p>\n

Tiffany didn\u2019t flinch; she was a pro at ignoring insults flying through the air. \u201cMy first demonstration is the finger printing kit, now who would like to volunteer.\u201d She smiled as she looked around the room. Ecklie\u2019s group glared at her, with contempt. She turned and looked towards the back of the room, looking for some support.<\/p>\n

\u201cMe, me, I wanna do it.\u201d Nick raised his hand jumping up and down. Even Grissom was having a difficult time keeping a neutral face expression. Catherine leaned in towards Sara as the two girls started snickering. Warrick took Nick\u2019s cue and slammed his head against the table. Nick just beamed.<\/p>\n

\u201cMaybe you will learn how not to leave your fingerprints at the scene of a murdered hooker.\u201d One of the day shift sneered.<\/p>\n

Nick silently growled, but kept his calm when Catherine put a hand on his upper arm. He walked up to the front, turning his back on the day shift, and smiled at Tiffany, whose eyes were wide with confusion.<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t mind them, their just jealous that I get to talk to you personally,\u201d Nick smiled. Tiffany just smiled and proceeded with the demonstration<\/p>\n

They had to give Nick credit for not once interrupting her on how to find fingerprint on different surfaces. He even asked questions, to make sure he was doing it right, and when she complimented him on a job wel done, he gave her his best smile. She even gave the team five extra points. Nick strutted back to his seat.<\/p>\n

\u201cTeachers pet,\u201d Warrick sent him a mock glare.<\/p>\n

The last hour of the seminar was explaining how to collect samples from a crime scene. To make the lecture more fun, Tiffany set up two stations, and called up Grissom and Ecklie to sort through various elements that could be found at a crime scene. She challenged them to find as many elements as they could and identify them. They would get points for each correct answer and extra points for who had the most when time was up. It was the first time all day they saw Grissom grin. Ecklie didn\u2019t stand a chance.<\/p>\n

By the end of the seminar the night shift had earned over 200 points, winning the grand prize.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can\u2019t believe we won a tour of the crime lab.\u201d Sara leaned up against the hallway wall laughing.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou know it was almost as if she didn\u2019t know we were CSI,\u201d Nick commented.<\/p>\n

Brass walked up to the small group with a serious expression. \u201cThere has been a shooting at the Luxor, four confirmed dead.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re on it,\u201d Grissom nodded to his team. They left to do their jobs.<\/p>\n

Tiffany walked up to Brass, smiling. \u201cThank God that\u2019s over with.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt couldn\u2019t have been that bad,\u201d Brass turned towards the young woman.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, it can. I can\u2019t wait till tomorrow when I can talk with professionals. I mean Gil Grissom is the top of his field and getting him to look over new technology and equipment is a thrill.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMa\u2019am that was Gil Grissom, and his team.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tiffany looked past Brass towards the group she just lectured on basic Forensic Science; they were all wearing CSI jackets caring kits. \u201cOh shit.\u201d<\/p>\n

Then she started laughing. \u201cTalk about a miscommunication I was supposed to be lecturing rookie cops on how to secure a crime scene; instead I just lectured the best CSI Crime Lab in the country how to fingerprint.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brass laughed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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