A criminal investigation is an undertaking that seeks, collects, and gathers evidence of a crime for a case or specific purpose.A criminal investigator looks for clues and evidence to determine whether a crime has taken place. If a crime has been committed, investigators may look into the background of the accused and try to uncover who committed the crime. Police agencies and law enforcement are committed to criminal investigations of every kind, but a growing number of individuals are choosing to launch their own criminal investigations with the help of professional investigators.

 

Why do I Need a Criminal Investigator?

• They operate within the law to find evidence

• Criminal defense investigators can gather evidence of wrongful conviction or accusation

• Law enforcement investigators are often busy with other tasks

• Criminal investigation divisions can be too short on resources to conduct a proper investigation

• Exclusively dedicated criminal private investigators are more persistent than law enforcement, so they can provide better results

• Criminal private investigators are not limited by jurisdiction

 

Types of Criminal Investigations

• Fraud investigations

• Sexual crime investigations

• Kidnapping investigations

• Homicide investigations

• Crime scene investigations

• Theft investigations

• Assault investigations

• Criminal defense investigations

 

Criminal Investigation Techniques

• Interviews

• Surveillance

• Document searches

• Crime scene photography

• Background checks

 

How Reliable are Criminal Investigations?

Criminal private investigators are highly trained and have access to a wide variety of tools including networks of investigators, surveillance equipment, and records checks. An investigator's experience allows them to understand the evidence you are looking for and the best practices to perform their investigations effectively. Criminal private investigators also adhere to laws and regulations surrounding investigations to ensure that your information is obtained in a legal manner which aids in court processes