Crime Detection is the discovery, identification, and analysis of criminal evidence as a means of law enforcement. The responsibility of law enforcement agencies is to detect crimes, apprehend the perpetrators, and provide evidence that will convince judges and juries that the perpetrators are guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. To accomplish these aims a variety of methods are used, including reconstructing the crime, collecting physical clues, and interrogating suspects and witnesses. The methods of detection employed …
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…paper, and related items. No two people write exactly alike, the writing process is so complex that personal peculiarities always persist in the handwriting of any given individual. Detailed examination reveals these hidden characteristics, which can then form the basis for an expert's opinion. The partnership between science and crime detection has been strengthened by the infusion of new technological developments, although major responsibility for solving crimes continues to rest with traditional methods of inquiry.