Stage-The horizontal surface upon which the slide is placed is called the stage. The slide is held in place by spring loaded clips and moved around the stage by turning the geared knobs on the stage. The stage has two perpendicular scales that can be used to record the position of an object on a slide.
To qualify for a Deputy U.S. Marshal position, students should get some law enforcement experience and should pursue a degree. The best degrees for U.S. Marshals include criminal justice, criminology, or law. Good academic standing is important, as are strong reading, writing, and communication skills.
A degree in Criminology (the study of crime and criminals) is a Bachelor's degree in the Sociology department of most colleges and not to be confused with Criminalistics which is a Forensic Science Masters Degree.