How do they match: Detectives and Criminal Investigators

  • Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.

  • Examine records to locate links in chains of evidence or information.
  • Note, mark, and photograph location of objects found, such as footprints, tire tracks, bullets and bloodstains, and take measurements of the scene.

  • Use databases to locate investigation details or other information.