Criminal Investigation
This analysis covers different questions on investigative practices and methods. It gives explanation to every question and at the same time gives example of how every question makes sense in practical application. The discussion will mainly dwell on the element of investigation in Criminal Investigation.
We have different methods of inquiry; examples at their most basic level are interviews and interrogations, while on a specific level on a crime scene it involves canvassing as well. Canvassing entails passing through the neighborhood always door to door with intention of getting witnesses who could be able to provide investigators with information on whatever they saw at the crime scene. Interviews tend to be non-custodial, and are the most common methods used to collect information from victims of crime and witnesses. The method of interrogation tends to be custodial because they are always carried out on individuals who are already arrested as the suspect who might have been involved in the crime.
It is essential for an investigator to be sober- minded, inquisitive and physically capable of carrying out his duty of gathering and analyzing evidence. They are supposed to posses a sense of fidelity, making sure that they do their job with honesty, for they are not supposed...
A character of bravery is required from them when they are on duty. The investigators are also required to do regular exercises on a regular basis so that they maintain their physical health and be able to carry out their work. This though doesn't mean they have to unnecessarily overwork themselves and get a burnout, they are required to relax so that they are not overcome by any stress at work. Thorough knowledge of criminal justice system is very necessary, as well as branches of criminal justice system with their entire interrelationship with other sectors. They are supposed to display natural integrity as well as propensity to work for the benefit of society only.
The meaning of scientific methods is to analyze evidence carefully, to examine a case from all angles, not to stop investigation till every angle are looked into as well as not giving opportunity for personal emotions to cloud their minds with bias, Kind S, Overman M (1972). Their application on job is that after arriving to the crime scene, they are supposed to scan the area which are around the scene for clues this is because there can be footprint around the crime area. They will not only cover up to the yellow tape but even look for trace evidence outside the…
