Criminology

Study of crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system.

Practical Applications

Investigating Crime Scenes

How Are Crimes Solved?

Crime scene investigation is a critical part of solving crimes.

Steps in an Investigation

  1. Securing the Scene: Make sure evidence isn’t disturbed.
  2. Collecting Evidence: Photographs, fingerprints, and DNA samples.
  3. Interviewing Witnesses: Gather stories from people who saw what happened.
  4. Analyzing Clues: Forensic scientists study evidence to find suspects.

Why It Matters

Careful investigation helps catch the right person and avoid mistakes.

Real-World Coolness

Many TV shows make this look easy, but it takes training, science, and teamwork!

Examples

  • Dusting for fingerprints after a burglary.

  • Collecting hair samples from a crime scene for DNA analysis.

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