What is a criminal investigation? A criminal investigator searches for clues and evidence to determine if a crime was committed. If a crime has been committed, the investigator considers the background of the suspect and tries to find out who committed the crime. A lot of people are now choosing to launch their own criminal investigations with the help of private investigators. Generally, because law enforcement produces little to no evidence, need the extra evidence for criminal defense, gather parts of the evidence because it is incomplete or to find and interview other witnesses of a crime.
Why use a criminal investigator?
- Not limited by jurisdiction
- Law enforcement could be lacking in resources to conduct a proper investigation
- Law enforcement is usually busy with other tasks
- Gather evidence of wrongful conviction/accusation
- Criminal investigators are thorough to provide better results
Types of investigation
- Assault investigations
- Crime scene investigations
- Criminal defense investigations
- Fraud investigations
- Homicide investigations
- Kidnapping investigations
- Sexual crime investigations
- Theft investigations
