Explain The Stages And Procedures Involved In Criminal Investigation

There are many stages and procedures involved in a criminal investigation. The interviewing stage is one of these and it is believed to be the most fundamental part of a criminal investigation as the evidence and information gathered from suspects, victims and witnesses can lead the police to the truth and discover the nature of the crime (Powell et al, 2014). Information or evidence gathered from a witness review may allow the police to establish new information about the crime such as a description of the offender, an account of the events or any other useful background information. Interviewing a suspect may allow the police to determine an individual’s involvement in the crime, implicate others or help exonerate the suspect (Roberts, 2012). The means of interviewing within a criminal investigation is dependent of
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