AI Assistant for Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.

Medium Preparation Needed

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Check victims for signs of life, such as breathing and pulse.(Core task)
  • 2Obtain facts or statements from complainants, witnesses, and accused persons and record interviews, using recording device.(Core task)
  • 3Secure deceased body and obtain evidence from it, preventing bystanders from tampering with it prior to medical examiner's arrival.(Core task)
  • 4Record progress of investigation, maintain informational files on suspects, and submit reports to commanding officer or magistrate to authorize warrants.(Core task)
  • 5Prepare reports that detail investigation findings.(Core task)
  • 6Prepare charges or responses to charges, or information for court cases, according to formalized procedures.(Core task)
  • 7Preserve, process, and analyze items of evidence obtained from crime scenes and suspects, placing them in proper containers and destroying evidence no longer needed.(Core task)
  • 8Obtain summary of incident from officer in charge at crime scene, taking care to avoid disturbing evidence.(Core task)
  • 9Note, mark, and photograph location of objects found, such as footprints, tire tracks, bullets and bloodstains, and take measurements of the scene.(Core task)
  • 10Examine records and governmental agency files to find identifying data about suspects.(Core task)

Top Skills Required

Active Listening
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Social Perceptiveness
Complex Problem Solving
Judgment and Decision Making
Active Learning
Coordination
Service Orientation

Knowledge Areas

Law and GovernmentPublic Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServicePsychologyComputers and ElectronicsEducation and TrainingAdministrative

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Adobe Photoshop

Other Tools

AccessData FTKCase management softwareComputer aided composite drawing softwareCorel WordPerfect Office SuiteCrime mapping softwareDataWorks Plus Digital CrimeSceneDeChant Consulting Services iWitnessDesignWare 3D EyeWitnessDigital Image Management Solutions Crime SceneEmail softwareEos Systems PhotoModelerESRI ArcViewGeographic information system GIS softwareGraphics software

Daily Work Activities

Getting Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Documenting/Recording Information
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

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