The 7/30/13 NCIS repeat episode titled "Shell Shock (Part 2)" focused on Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) in reference to a soldier back from war.

 

Obviously the effects of killing, death, violence, evil, meanness, and darkness are escalated when it comes to war but I dare say that there are varying degrees of PTS associated with the death and destruction seen at crime scenes.

 

Speaking of darkness, has anyone noticed how dark they keep the NCIS set??  The office, the interrogation rooms, hotel rooms, and the autopsy room are extremely dark.  I know that the federal budget is tight but goodness, you'd think they could afford to pay the light bill.

 

Good lighting is necessary, especially in the autopsy room.  Outside of keeping the stainless steel tables clean and free of potential contamination, great lighting is probably the next important aspect in the environment that assists the Medical Examiner in their job.  Many even have additional lighting instruments which help them when examining small things or when viewing up close and personal in an area of interest.

 

I find it absurd that the areas of work which demand attention to detail and meticulous observation are kept so dim.

 

I say if these producers want to 'illuminate' us in the ways of forensics that they start with the light bulb!