How do they match: Detectives and Criminal Investigators

  • Record progress of investigation, maintain informational files on suspects, and submit reports to commanding officer or magistrate to authorize warrants.
  • Examine records and governmental agency files to find identifying data about suspects.
  • Examine records to locate links in chains of evidence or information.
  • Obtain and verify evidence by interviewing and observing suspects and witnesses or by analyzing records.
  • Obtain facts or statements from complainants, witnesses, and accused persons and record interviews, using recording device.

  • Record crime or accident scene evidence with video or still cameras.
  • Record information about suspects or criminals.
  • Examine records or other types of data to investigate criminal activities.