How do they match: Detectives and Criminal Investigators

  • Child Protective Service Worker
  • Missing Persons Investigator
  • Secret Service Agent

  • Obtain facts or statements from complainants, witnesses, and accused persons and record interviews, using recording device.
  • Obtain summary of incident from officer in charge at crime scene, taking care to avoid disturbing evidence.
  • Prepare and serve search and arrest warrants.
  • Question individuals or observe persons and establishments to confirm information given to patrol officers.
  • Secure persons at scene, keeping witnesses from conversing or leaving the scene before investigators arrive.

  • Serve court ordered documents.