Criminal Investigator

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Criminal investigators (or crime scene investigators - CSIs; yup, like the TV show) are scientists; they study and analyse facts to help inform criminal trials. Usually they work for local, state, or federal law enforcement agencies. Investigators look for evidence; interview witnesses and suspects; and prepare reports about criminal activity.

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