Criminal investigation

Question 1

Investigation is the noun form of the verb
investigate, which derives from the Latin verb
investīgāre, meaning “to follow a trail” or “to search
out.”

Answer 1

ETYMOLOGY OF INVESTIGATION

Question 2

Detectives in the homicide unit are responsible for investigating the killing of one person
by another

Answer 2

Homicide

Question 3

Many of the crimes that occur in the real world can also, unfortunately, take place online.
These cybercrimes include identity theft, illegal firearms sales, online drug trafficking and online
harassment.

Answer 3

Cybercrimes

Question 4

Many different types of crimes are investigated using forensics. The police detectives in this
special unit scientifically analyze evidence from crime scenes to piece together

Answer 4

Forensic investigations

Question 5

Fraud occurs when someone intentionally uses false information to scam a person
or company, usually for financial gain

Answer 5

Fraud

Question 6

This is a broad category that includes investigations of burglary, theft and
vandalism.

Answer 6

Crimes against property

Question 7

Detectives in this unit specialize in any investigation related to domestic abuse,
sexual assault and child abuse or neglect.

Answer 7

Family and sexual violence

Question 8

No detective wants to see a case go unsolved. Some detectives dedicate their
work to these cold cases, reviewing past evidence, searching for new clues and using
updated forensics technology

Answer 8

Cold cases

Question 9

Narcotics detectives are responsible for investigating drug-related crimes. This
includes smuggling, sales, the growing or production of drugs

Answer 9

Narcotics

Question 10

These detectives focus on ending violence between gangs in a particular city

Answer 10

Gang violence