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    Criminal investigation involves methods to study crimes and apprehend criminals. Criminal investigators seek to ascertain the methods, motives, and identities of criminals as well as the identities of victims. They may also search for and interrogate witnesses. Identification of a criminal who has left no fingerprints or other conclusive evidence can often be advanced by analysis of the modus operandi, as professional criminals tend to stick to a certain technique and seek certain types of booty. Criminal investigation departments compile such data and have ready access to public and private records. Interrogation of suspects is one of the most important functions of criminal investigation, though it is subject to legal restraints in most countries. Of increasing assistance in criminal investigation is the crime laboratory, equipped to

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    Criminal investigation involves methods to study crimes and apprehend criminals. Criminal investigators seek to ascertain the methods, motives, and identities of criminals as well as the identities of victims. They may also search for and interrogate witnesses. Identification of a criminal who has left no fingerprints or other conclusive evidence can often be advanced by analysis of the modus operandi, as professional criminals tend to stick to a certain technique and seek certain types of booty. Criminal investigation departments compile such data and have ready access to public and private records. Interrogation of suspects is one of the most important functions of criminal investigation, though it is subject to legal restraints in most countries. Of increasing assistance in criminal investigation is the crime laboratory, equipped to

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    Criminal Invest-WPS Office

    Uploaded by

    Trisha Krishelle Ramiscal
    Criminal investigation involves methods to study crimes and apprehend criminals. Criminal investigators seek to ascertain the methods, motives, and identities of criminals as well as the identities of victims. They may also search for and interrogate witnesses. Identification of a criminal who has left no fingerprints or other conclusive evidence can often be advanced by analysis of the modus operandi, as professional criminals tend to stick to a certain technique and seek certain types of booty. Criminal investigation departments compile such data and have ready access to public and private records. Interrogation of suspects is one of the most important functions of criminal investigation, though it is subject to legal restraints in most countries. Of increasing assistance in criminal investigation is the crime laboratory, equipped to

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