C7

criminal investigation is an undertaking that seeks, collects, and gathers evidence of a

crime for a case or specific purpose.
criminal investigator looks for clues and evidence to determine whether a crime has
taken place.
Investigation:
The investigation involves establishing that a crime was committed and whether an
arrest should be pursued. After confirming the crime, the evidence is gathered and a
suspect identified. If sufficient evidence is gathered, the suspect is arrested.
Arrest: The suspect is apprehended.
Court Proceedings: All the evidence gathered during the investigation is presented to
the court and a decision is made in regards to punishment.
A crime is an intended action that is against the rules of law for a community.
A criminal trial in which punishment is pursued by the government differs from a civil
trial, which involves individuals debating their rights.
Criminal acts, such as sexual assault, physical assault, murder, theft, property damage,
and vandalism, would call for investigators to gather evidence so that charges could be
made.
Types of Criminal Investigation
Fraud investigations, Crime scene investigations, Sexual crime investigations, Theft
investigations, Kidnapping investigations, Assault investigations, Homicide
investigations, Criminal defense investigations.
Criminal Investigation Techniques
Interviews, Crime scene photography, Surveillance, Background checks, Document
searches
C8
The police are the first line of defense against crime. Having the power to arrest and
use deadly force, the police are charged both with preventing and deterring crime and
maintaining peace within the community.