Criminal Investigators and Special Agents

Tasks Include:

• Prepare reports that detail investigation findings.
• Obtain and verify evidence by interviewing and observing suspects and witnesses or by analyzing records.
• Identify case issues and evidence needed, based on analysis of charges, complaints, or allegations of law violations.
• Investigate organized crime, public corruption, financial crime, copyright infringement, civil rights violations, bank robbery, extortion, kidnapping, and other violations of federal or state statutes.
• Record evidence and documents, using equipment such as cameras and photocopy machines.
• Obtain and use search and arrest warrants.
• Testify before grand juries concerning criminal activity investigations.
• Search for and collect evidence, such as fingerprints, using investigative equipment.
• Determine scope, timing, and direction of investigations.
• Collect and record physical information about arrested suspects, including fingerprints, height and weight measurements, and photographs.

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