Criminal Investigations
Ch. 1 Notes

Goals of Criminal Investigation

-Determine whether a crime has been committed.

-Legally obtain info and evidence to identify the responsible person.

-Arrest the suspect.

-Recover stolen property.

-Present the best possible case to the prosecutor.

Basic Functions of Investigators

-Provide emergency assistance

-Secure the crime scene

-Photograph, Videotape and Sketch

-Take notes and Write reports

-Search for, obtain and process physical evidence

-Obtain info from witnesses and suspects

-Identify suspects

-Conduct raids, surveillances, stakeouts and undercover assignments

-Testify in court

A Successful Investigation

-A logical Sequence is followed

-All physical evidence is legally obtai...

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