Scenes of Crime Officers (SOCOs) are civilians employed by police forces or security services to collect and analyze evidence from crime scenes like murders and arsons in order to catch criminals. While they help solve crimes, SOCOs do not have the rights of police officers and work collecting evidence that can be used in court to determine guilt or innocence. SOCOs typically work 30-40 hours per week earning salaries between £16,000 to over £100,000.