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... > social science subjects > sociology > social problems > social problems encyc > politics, power, and war > social control > police work > criminal investigation > forensics > crime scene assessment
... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of organizations, institutions and structure > communities (sociology) > politics and law > social control > police work > criminal investigation > forensics > crime scene assessment
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > law enforcement > policing > criminal investigation > forensics > crime scene assessment

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crime scene assessment  

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  • One of the principal tasks of law enforcement is the assessment of crime scenes. Regardless of how a crime scene comes to the attention of law enforcement, and regardless of the number and quality of eye witnesses that may point police toward the perpetrators of the crime, a thorough and professional assessment of the crime scene is crucial for the investigation, apprehension, and eventual prosecution of the offender. [Source: Encyclopedia of Crime and Punishment; Crime Scene Assessment]

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